Your patient is an 18-year-old male who fell into a neighbor's swimming pool but was pulled out by bystanders.The neighbors report that the patient wandered into their yard and that he said he had a "funny numb feeling" in his head and his chest hurt before stumbling into the pool.As you are performing CPR,you notice that the mucous membranes in his mouth and nose are swollen.Which of the following would account for the patient's behavior and current condition?

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Volatile chemicals can cause central nervous system depression leading to confusion and dizziness, which could explain the patient's "funny numb feeling" and stumbling into the pool. The swollen mucous membranes could be a result of inhalation injury from the chemicals.

Your Patient Is an 18-Year-Old Male Who Fell into a Neighbor's