Which of the following is a common complication of an electrical burn injury?
A) Localized edema
B) Absent bowel sounds
C) Loss of mobility
D) Cardiac dysrhythmias

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Cardiac dysrhythmias are a common complication of electrical burn injuries due to the disruption of the heart's electrical rhythm caused by the electrical shock. Other common complications include muscle damage, nerve damage, and kidney damage. Localized edema, absent bowel sounds, and loss of mobility may occur with burn injuries in general but are not specific to electrical burns.

Which of the Following Is a Common Complication of an Electrical