A patient has been stabbed with a knife at the fifth intercostal space on the right side of the chest. Assessment reveals him to be short of breath and coughing. Which of the following questions is it most important for the EMT to ask regarding the weapon?
A) "How long was the knife?"
B) "Was the knife clean or dirty?"
C) "Did the knife penetrate your chest easily?"
D) "Did the person twist the knife?"
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