You are demonstrating boot removal to a class of OEC candidates. While explaining Rescuer #1's role, you indicate that his first task is to:

a. unbuckle or unlace the boot.
b. check the patient's CMS.
c. stabilize the patient's leg and ankle.
d. remove the boot.


Answer: c

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