The nurse is caring for a patient who was brought into the emergency department after being struck by lightning
This patient's injuries will most likely be to which body areas? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Heart
2. Soft tissue
3. Bones
4. Kidneys
5. Lungs
1,2,3
Rationale 1: Electrical injury may result in cardiac dysrhythmias that can lead to cardiopulmonary arrest.
Rationale 2: Electrical injuries may result in tissue destruction, which is not easily assessed.
Rationale 3: Electrical injuries may result in bone destruction, which is not easily assessed.
Rationale 4: Electrical injuries do not target the kidneys.
Rationale 5: Electrical injuries do not target the lungs.
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