You and several other EMTs are on location where a young female lost control of her car and ended up in a shallow lake. The car is approximately 20 feet from shore and upright, with the wheels touching the bottom of the lake. The woman is on the car's roof; she states that she is not hurt but is scared. What should the EMT do to rescue the patient?
A) Swim out to retrieve the patient
B) Toss a rope in a throw bag to the patient
C) Extend a ladder across the water to the car and the patient
D) Encourage the patient to swim to shore
B) Toss a rope in a throw bag to the patient
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