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A child has been admitted to the emergency department after falling off a horse. the first responders stabilized the child using a rigid cervical collar with supportive blocks on a rigid backboard. what is the most appropriate explanation for the nursing team to give regarding why the child was stabilized in this manner?

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just incase s/he hurt her neck or back or something that can cause further harm in the cervic

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