The Emergency Medical Responder recognizes that it is unsafe to attempt a water rescue without proper training. If you must enter the water to save the patient's life, be sure to:

A. apply the mammalian diving reflex.
B. recognize the signs and symptoms of decompression sickness.
C. provide mouth-to-mask resuscitation as quickly as possible.
D. wear a personal floatation device.

Answer: D

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