Which of the following statements regarding airway management in the trauma patient is correct?
A) The jaw-thrust is useful in the trauma patient, but only if he or she is complaining of head or neck pain.
B) Research has shown that the jaw-thrust is easier to perform and is therefore indicated for the more critical trauma patient.
C) Performing the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver on a patient with a possible spinal injury could further injure or paralyze the patient.
D) Trauma patients should always have their airway opened with the jaw-thrust while medical patients should receive the head-tilt, chin-lift.
C
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