Which of the following is of concern in a patient who received burns to his hand when he grabbed a live electrical wire?

A) The patient remains an electrocution hazard to rescuers for several minutes after being removed from the source of electricity.
B) The burning will continue for hours, perhaps days.
C) Toxic gases were inhaled.
D) The extent of tissue damage may be much greater than it appears on the surface.

D

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