Which of the following should be performed first if an athlete is suspected of having a cervical spine injury?
A) Place the athlete on a spine board.
B) Continue to reassess vital signs.
C) Activate emergency medical services (EMS) .
D) Release cervical spine stabilization and continue with the remainder of the evaluation.
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