Assessment of the cervical spine of a patient, complaining of lower back pain after falling down five stairs, reveals no displacement, tenderness, or instability. Accordingly, the EMT should:

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Applying a properly sized cervical collar is a precautionary measure to support the cervical spine, even when initial assessment does not reveal any obvious injury, especially after a trauma like a fall. This helps prevent any potential movement that could exacerbate an undetected injury.

Assessment of the Cervical Spine of a Patient, Complaining of Lower