The spouse of a victim, who was struck by lightning, asks the nurse why the areas involved seems so small but the damage is extensive. Which is the best explanation from the nurse?
A) Electrical burns usually follow an internal path.
B) Lightning is higher in voltage than electricity.
C) The skin is a good conductor of electricity.
D) Moisture intensifies the damage inflicted.
A
Feedback:
Electrical current follows the path of less resistance. Because the skin is the most resistant organ, the current follows nerves, blood vessels, and muscles, causing organ damage along the way. Lightning is high-voltage electricity. Presence of water acts as a conductor of electrical current.
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