In comparing the pathologic changes to the lungs caused by fresh water versus salt water, which of the following can be stated?
a. Salt water causes more damage.
b. Fresh water causes more damage.
c. Both cause identical pathologic changes.
d. Cold water of either type causes more damage than warm water of either type.
C
The pathologic changes and injury to the lungs from fresh water and salt water near drownings are identical.
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