Your chest trauma patient arrives in the emergency department wearing a cervical collar and is being assisted via a resuscitation bag.Which of the following steps would be least appropriate?

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Attempting an orotracheal intubation by hyperextending the neck is least appropriate in a patient with potential cervical spine injury, as it can exacerbate spinal injuries. The patient is already wearing a cervical collar, indicating concern for cervical spine injury, thus hyperextending the neck should be avoided.

Your Chest Trauma Patient Arrives in the Emergency Department Wearing