Prior to immobilizing an anxious patient with a suspected spinal injury on a backboard, it is important to:
A) ask the patient to pull against your hands with his or her feet.
B) make note of any neurologic deficits or gross injuries up to that point.
C) administer the appropriate dose of a sedative to facilitate patient compliance.
D) apply a cervical collar to free up the medic that is holding the patient's head.
Answer: B) make note of any neurologic deficits or gross injuries up to that point.
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