What is the appropriate action after rescuing a guest?

After rescuing a guest, it's essential to inform them to seek medical attention if they experience any symptoms. This action reflects a critical understanding of the potential aftereffects of a water-related incident. Even if the individual appears fine initially, they may develop complications such as water inhalation or hypothermia. Encouraging them to seek medical evaluation ensures that any underlying issues can be addressed promptly, safeguarding the guest’s health and well-being.

Engaging in conversation to keep them calm could be helpful but does not prioritize their medical safety adequately. Allowing them to rest on the pool deck might temporarily seem reasonable, but it could lead to the guest missing symptoms that could require medical intervention. Providing refreshments may aid comfort, but it does not address the necessity of a medical assessment after a rescue. Thus, directing the individual to seek medical attention aligns best with proper lifeguard protocols and the priority of ensuring guest safety post-incident.