After removing a patient from the water, your assessment reveals that the patient is breathing inadequately and is continuously regurgitating large quantities of water. You should manage this patient by
A. alternating suctioining with artificial ventilations
B. performing abdominal thrusts to remove the water.
C. placing the patient on the side and press in on the abdomen.
D. initiating artificial ventilations after the patient stops regurgitating
Ans: A. alternating suctioining with artificial ventilations
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