A client experienced a spinal cord injury during a football game. The paramedics applied a neck brace prior to moving the client onto a hard board for transportation. The nurse realizes that the neck brace was provided because the area of the spinal cord most vulnerable to injury is:

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The most vulnerable area of the spinal cord is the cervical region, which is located in the neck. The use of a neck brace is meant to stabilize the cervical spine to prevent further damage or injury during transportation.

A Client Experienced a Spinal Cord Injury During a Football