You are dispatched to a local lake for a possible drowning. When you arrive, you can see a young woman floating face down in the water, approximately 20 feet from the bank. Witnesses state that they heard her scream, and then found her in her present condition. After you and your partner safely swim to the patient, you should FIRST:
A) roll her face up as a single unit while manually stabilizing her head and neck.
B) have your partner stabilize her head and neck as you palpate for a carotid pulse.
C) place her onto a floatable backboard and immediately remove her from the water.
D) carefully roll her over, open her airway with the jaw-thrust, and assess for breathing.
Answer: A) roll her face up as a single unit while manually stabilizing her head and neck.
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