A patient is brought by friends to the ED after being involved in a motor vehicle accident. The patient sustained blunt trauma to the abdomen. What nursing action would be most appropriate for this patient?
A) Ambulate the patient to expel flatus.
B) Place the patient in a high Fowlers position.
C) Immobilize the patient on a backboard.
D) Place the patient in a left lateral position.
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