A nurse is placing a cervical collar on a patient with a neck injury. Which of the following statements describes a desired outcome of this procedure?
A) The neck is positioned to the side, resting on a pillow.
B) The chin is slightly elevated and pushed upward.
C) The patient's neck is hyperflexed.
D) The patient's neck is not hyperextended.
D
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