When immobilizing a sitting patient with a vest-type extrication device or short backboard, you should manually stabilize his or her head and then:
A) apply an appropriately sized cervical collar.
B) perform a rapid assessment to detect life threats.
C) assess distal pulse and sensory and motor functions.
D) carefully place the vest device behind the patient.
Answer: C) assess distal pulse and sensory and motor functions.
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