A full-body exam for a trauma patient with a significant mechanism of injury and signs of a spinal cord injury:
A) is performed at least every 5 to 10 minutes.
B) should focus specifically on the spinal region.
C) is usually not practical in the prehospital setting.
D) should be performed en route to the hospital
Answer: D) should be performed en route to the hospital
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