An unconscious drowning victim is 15 feet off-shore in waist deep water. Once you get to the victim, you find he/she is not breathing. You should:
A) start rescue breathing and move him/her toward shore.
B) start rescue breathing once you get him/her on shore.
C) forget rescue breathing; he/she needs AED.
D) start rescue breathing and chest compression in the water.
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