Which of the Following Is the Most Important Priority When

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most important priority when caring for a patient with a shallow-water diving injury?

• A) Assessing the cervical spine for deformity
• B) Maintaining cervical spine stabilization while opening the airway
• C) Removing the patient from the water as soon as possible
• D) Initiating rescue breathing once out of the water

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