Assessment of the cervical spine of a patient complaining of lower back pain after falling 20 feet reveals no displacement, tenderness, or instability. Accordingly, you should:
a. release manual in-line spinal stabilization.
b. apply a properly sized cervical collar.
c. immobilize the patient to a backboard without a cervical collar.
d. inform the team that immobilization is not needed.
Answer: b
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