Which of the following statements regarding drowning is correct?
A. Hypoxia in the drowning victim initially occurs due to water in the lungs.
B. Artificial ventilations can easily be performed in patients with a laryngospasm.
C. Large amounts of water enter the lungs in a small number of drowning victims.
D. Laryngospasm following submersion in water makes rescue breathing difficult.
Answer: D. Laryngospasm following submersion in water makes rescue breathing difficult.
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