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Question of the Week
A 7-year-old child presents to the emergency department after a motor vehicle accident. The child is conscious and complains of neck pain and a “funny feeling” in his fingers. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate first step in management?
A. Administering analgesics
B. Performing a thorough neurological exam
C. Immobilizing the cervical spine
D. Ordering an MRI scan