Full immobilization of a trauma patient,including placing a cervical collar and securing the patient to a backboard,should take place at which of the following points in time?
A) Before moving the patient to the ambulance
B) Before the primary assessment
C) En route to the hospital
D) After checking for cervical range of motion

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Full immobilization, including placing a cervical collar and securing the patient to a backboard, should take place before moving the patient to the ambulance to prevent further injury to the spinal cord.

Full Immobilization of a Trauma Patient,including Placing a Cervical Collar