You are called to assist s SCUBA diver who is having trouble breathing. The patient states that it started approximately 15 minutes after she surfaced. She complains of chest pain, dizziness, blurred vision and nausea and vomiting. The patient is most likely suffering from:
A. pneumothorax
B. decompression sickness
C. barotrauma
D. an air embolism
Answer: D. an air embolism
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