An unresponsive trauma patient has been admitted to the emergency department.Which statement regarding opening the airway is accurate?
A) Airway assessment must incorporate cervical spine immobilization.
B) Hyperextension of the neck is the only acceptable technique.
C) Flexion of the neck protects the patient from further injury.
D) Airway patency takes priority over cervical spine immobilization.
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