Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True Regarding Pathophysiology

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding pathophysiology of drowning or near drowning?

• A)Only a small percent of victims aspirate water into their lungs
• B)Victims usually swallow large amounts of water
• C)Cold water near drowning victims can survive longer submersion times
• D)When fresh water is aspirated it is hypotonic to the blood and rapidly passes into the blood stream

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