If you do not have the appropriate-size cervical collar, you should:

A. ask the patient to keep his or her head in a neutral position.
B. defer cervical immobilization and apply lateral head blocks.
C. use rolled towels to immobilize the patient's head.
D. place sandbags on either side of the patient's head.


Answer: C. use rolled towels to immobilize the patient's head.

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