A diving accident occurs at the community pool and the victim is conscious and in pain.Which intervention is most appropriate pending the arrival of emergency medical personnel?

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Care should be taken to avoid movement of the patient and increasing injury to the spinal cord.Leaving the patient in the pool and supporting the patient on a float will not increase a possible spinal injury.Pulling the patient may cause further injury to the spine.CPR is not indicated as the patient is not experiencing cardiopulmonary arrest.

A Diving Accident Occurs at the Community Pool and the Victim