If a patient has an electrical burn, you would check for breathing, pulse, and __________.

Correct Answer: Option D — look for a second burn, which may have been caused by the current leaving the body

Electrical current follows the path of least resistance through the body. When a victim sustains an electrical burn, there is almost always an entry point and an exit point. Responders must conduct a thorough secondary survey to locate both wounds, as the exit burn is frequently more severe than the entry.