For which of the following patients involved in a motor vehicle collision is the use of a vest-type short immobilization device indicated?

a. A 42-year-old male who was ejected from the vehicle and is lying supine in the roadway complaining of back pain
b. A 25-year-old restrained driver who is responsive and has a history of diabetes
c. A 15-year-old female complaining of neck and back pain who got out of the car and is standing next to it
d. A 33-year-old female in the backseat who complains of neck pain and a headache

Answer: d

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