What activity should the nurse implement under the A section of assessment priorities when admitting a patient with a suspected spinal cord injury?

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1. This action would be seen in step B-Breathing.
2. This action would be seen in step E-Environment/exposure.
3. Airway is covered under the A section. Maintaining an open airway is the first priority. With a fracture or trauma to the neck, respirations may be altered or prevented by bone or tissue misalignment. The jaw thrust maneuver is the correct way to open the airway for a cervical spine injury.
4. This action is performed in step H-Head-to-toe assessment/medical history.

What Activity Should the Nurse Implement Under the a Section