Your patient is a 17 year old male found face down in a swimming pool. He is currently being held face up at the surface of the water. He is unconscious but breathing and has a pulse. What is the best course of action for this patient?

A Apply cervical and spinal immobilization while the patient is still in the pool

explanation

Because you do not know what caused the patient to became unconscious, spinal precautions need to be taken.

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