A patient has been stabbed with a knife at the fifth intercostal space on the right side of the chest in an attempted suicide. Assessment reveals him to be short of breath and coughing. Which question is it most important for the EMT to ask regarding the weapon?
A) "How long was the knife blade?"
B) "Was the knife clean or dirty?"
C) "Did the knife penetrate your chest easily?"
D) "Did you push the knife in slowly or quickly?"
D) "Did you push the knife in slowly or quickly?"
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