You are sent to a diving emergency and have a single victim complaining of acute dyspnea, altered mental status, dizziness, and chest pain. Upon arrival at the scene, you are told that the diver probably ascended too rapidly. What condition most is likely occurring?
A) Arterial gas embolism
B) Nitrogen narcosis
C) Decompression sickness
D) Barotrauma
Answer: A
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