Which of the following statements regarding cervical collars is correct?
A. Once a cervical collar is applied, you can cease manual head stabilization.
B. A cervical collar is used in addition to, not instead of, manual immobilization.
C. Cervical collars are contraindicated in patients with numbness to the extremities.
D. The patient's head should be forced into a neutral position to apply a cervical collar.
Answer: B. A cervical collar is used in addition to, not instead of, manual immobilization.
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