Which of the following statements regarding lightning strikes is correct?

A) Ventricular fibrillation is the most common dysrhythmia seen following a lightning strike.
B) Most lightning-related injuries occur when the person is standing near an object that is struck.
C) The Lichtenberg figure caused by a lightning strike is a full-thickness burn that resembles a fern.
D) Following a lightning strike, the person experiences apnea that typically resolves spontaneously.


Answer: B) Most lightning-related injuries occur when the person is standing near an object that is struck.

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