When caring for a client with a cervical spinal cord injury, which intervention is the most important for the nurse to implement?

Choice A reason: Assessing the extremity reflexes is important for evaluating neurological function but is not the immediate priority.Choice B reason: Logrolling to change positions is a technique used to maintain spinal alignment, but it is not the first intervention to ensure immediate safety.Choice C reason:The correct answer is c) because immobilizing the head in anatomical alignment is crucial to prevent further injury to the spinal cord. Proper immobilization helps stabilize the cervical spine and protects the spinal cord from additional damage.Choice D reason: Obtaining hourly neurological assessments is important for monitoring the client's condition but comes after ensuring the cervical spine is properly immobilized.