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You and Several Other EMTs Are on Location Where a Young

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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 stating that she is not hurt but is scared. Which of the following should the EMT do to rescue the patient?


A) Swim out to retrieve the patient.
B) Toss a rope with a throw bag to the patient.
C) Extend a ladder across the water to the car and patient.
D) Encourage the patient to swim to shore.

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