A 52-year-old woman crashed her minivan into a tree. She is pinned at the legs by the steering wheel and is semiconscious. After gaining access to the patient, you should:
A: immediately apply high-flow oxygen to the patient and allow extrication to begin.
B: have the fire department disentangle the patient and quickly remove her from the car.
C: perform a primary assessment and provide any life-saving care before extrication.
D: rapidly assess her from head to toe, obtain vital signs, and apply a cervical collar.
Answer: C: perform a primary assessment and provide any life-saving care before extrication.
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