An elderly patient has fallen down a flight of stairs and is complaining of neck and back pain and weakness to both legs. Your primary assessment reveals no life threats to the airway, breathing, or circulation. Manual in-line spinal stabilization is being maintained. Which of the following actions should you take next?
a. apply high-flow oxygen and move the patient to a stretcher for transport.
b. complete a secondary assessment looking for injuries.
c. place an oral airway and begin assisting ventilation.
d. place a cervical collar on the patient and immobilize him to a long spine board.
Answer: b
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