When immobilizing a seated patient with a short backboard or vest-style immobilization device, you should apply a cervical collar:
A. before manually stabilizing the patient's head.
B. after the torso has been adequately secured.
C. after moving the patient to a long backboard.
D. after assessing distal neurovascular functions.
Answer: D. after assessing distal neurovascular functions.
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