During an emergency move, which of the following techniques should be used, whenever possible, to minimize the possibility of further aggravating a possible spinal injury?
A) Pull the patient from the feet, not the shoulders.
B) Roll the patient over.
C) Move the patient in the direction of the long axis of the body.
D) Move the patient sideways, alternating between moving the shoulders, then the hips.
C
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