Immediately upon gaining access to an unresponsive victim who is in the water, you should:

A) assess the victim for signs of adequate breathing.
B) compress the chest to remove water from the lungs.
C) open the airway, using c-spine precautions if indicated.
D) perform the tongue-jaw lift maneuver and look in the mouth.


Answer: C) open the airway, using c-spine precautions if indicated.

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