An alert and oriented worker had his right thigh pinned between the bumpers of two trucks. Assessment findings include deformity and swelling to the right hip area and mid-thigh, along with ecchymosis and swelling to the right knee. The patient complains of excruciating pain to the right leg. Which one of the following instructions given to other EMTs on the scene would be appropriate?
A) "Let's put his leg in the traction splint to help align the femur and reduce pain."
B) "Check for a pedal pulse and then carefully move him to the stretcher for transport."
C) "We need to wrap the right leg in a pressure dressing and then elevate it for transport."
D) "Let's immobilize him to the long spine board and then transport him to the hospital."
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