You are by the side of a male patient who was deep sea diving earlier in the day. The 32-year-old informs you that he thinks he pulled a muscle in his shoulder, which has been hurting more as the day goes on. When questioned, he admits to having a headache and blurred vision. You are suspicious of decompression sickness. Which one of the following statements made by the patient would be most significant given the situation?

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The statement "I saw a shark and came up as fast as I could" is most significant as it suggests that the patient may have made a rapid ascent from deep waters, increasing the risk of decompression sickness. The other statements are not as relevant to the situation.

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