A male patient was injured when a steam valve opened, causing hot steam to contact his face. Which one of the following statements made by the patient would be of most concern to the EMT and require immediate assessment or treatment?
A) "I think the blisters are breaking."
B) "The pain is excruciating!"
C) "It is sort of hard to breathe."
D) "I think my neck is also burned."
C
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a. 1 and 3 only b. 1, 2, and 3 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only