A patient involved in a motor vehicle collision is complaining of neck pain. Which of the following pieces of information would cause the EMT to have a high index of suspicion that the patient may have suffered more significant injuries beyond isolated neck pain?

A) Lack of air bags in the car
B) Difficulty turning is head to the right
C) History of heart problems
D) Death of the car's driver


D

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