Which of the following findings in a patient with a traumatic mechanism of injury is sufficient to prevent the EMT from "clearing the spine" and necessitate the implementation of spine motion restriction precautions?
A) GCS score of 12
B) Blood glucose of 90 mg/dL
C) Pulse oximeter of 96% on 2 lpm oxygen
D) Pulse pressure of 24 mmHg
Ans: A) GCS score of 12
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