The nurse admits a patient to the emergency department ( ED )with a suspected cervical spine injury.What is the priority nursing action?

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Alignment of the head and neck may help prevent spinal cord damage in the event of a cervical spine injury.Hyperextension of the neck is contraindicated with a cervical spine injury.Immediate endotracheal intubation is not indicated with a suspected cervical spine injury unless the patient's airway is compromised.The use of assist devices to maintain immobilization of the cervical spine is indicated until injury has been ruled out.

The Nurse Admits a Patient to the Emergency Department