Which of the following statements regarding lightning-related injuries is correct?
A) The majority of patients who are struck by lightning die, even if CPR is provided immediately.
B) The cardiovascular and nervous systems are most commonly injured during a lightning strike.
C) Because of the high electrical energy associated with lightning, full-thickness burns are a common finding.
D) Multiple fractures, including those of the cervical spine, are the most common cause of lightning-related deaths.
Answer: B) The cardiovascular and nervous systems are most commonly injured during a lightning strike.
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