Following an electrical burn, estimating the extent of the BSA involved is:
A. not possible in the prehospital setting and can only be determined by a physician.
B. difficult because the degree and depth may be greater internally than externally.
C. easy because the external wound is often more dramatic than any internal injury.
D. extremely difficult and should not be assessed in the field by the AEMT.
Answer: B. difficult because the degree and depth may be greater internally than externally.
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