Friends pulled an unresponsive 15-year-old male from a lake. They say they were swimming when they lost track of him. Assessment reveals labored breathing and a weak pulse. Which of the following questions would give the EMT the most information related to the prognosis of the patient?
A) "Does he have a history of breathing problems?"
B) "How long was he under the water?"
C) "Was he drinking or doing drugs?"
D) "Is there any chance he hit his head?"
B
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