If the mechanism of injury indicates that your patient may have sustained a spinal cord injury:
A) contact medical control to determine if spinal immobilization is needed.
B) assume that a spine injury exists, regardless of the neurologic findings.
C) apply a cervical collar and transport the patient in a position of comfort.
D) fully immobilize the spine only if gross neurologic deficits are present
Answer: B) assume that a spine injury exists, regardless of the neurologic findings.
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