When immobilizing a patient to a long backboard, you should:

A) secure the head first, then the torso, the arms, and finally the legs.
B) place a pad under the shoulders.
C) check circulation, sensation, and movement in the extremities before and after.
D) tape or strap tightly across the chin to keep the lower jaw from moving.


C

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