A 30-year-old male is brought to the emergency department after a motorcycle accident. He is conscious and complaining of severe neck pain. On examination, you note weakness in both upper extremities with intact sensation. What would be the most appropriate initial management for this patient?
Administer a neuromuscular blocker for immediate management
Give intravenous analgesics without immobilization
Begin a CT scan to evaluate for bleeding
Apply a cervical collar and secure the patient to a backboard