Bystanders state that a 72-year-old woman complained of chest pain and dizziness just before she fell down a flight of stairs. She is alert but confused and states that she feels nauseated and may vomit. How should the EMT position this patient for transport?
A) Left lateral recumbent position on a long spine board
B) Supine with her head turned to one side
C) Fully immobilized to a long spine board
D) Semi-Fowler's with a cervical collar in place
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