For a? high-priority, unstable patient with musculoskeletal? injuries, you? should:
A. splint the specific injuries before transport
B. immobilize the whole body on a long spine board and "load and go"
C. position the patient on the less injured side and then "load and go"
D. apply a cervical collar and then splint specific injuries before transport
Answer: B. immobilize the whole body on a long spine board and "load and go"
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