An alert and oriented auto mechanic had his right thigh pinned between the bumpers of two cars. Assessment findings include deformity and swelling to the right hip area and mid-thigh, along with ecchymosis and swelling to the right knee. The patient complains of excruciating pain to the right leg. Which set of instructions given to other EMTs on the scene would be appropriate?
A) "Let's put his leg in the traction splint to help align the femur and reduce pain."
B) "Check for a pedal pulse and then carefully move the patient to the stretcher for transport."
C) "We need to wrap the right leg in a pressure dressing and then elevate it for transport."
D) "Let's provide spine motion restriction precautions now, get the patient in the ambulance, and then provide more care to the leg en route."
D) "Let's provide spine motion restriction precautions now, get the patient in the ambulance, and then provide more care to the leg en route."
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