A nurse is at the scene of a lightning strike during a thunderstorm.Which is the priority action of the nurse?
A) Make sure that victims are not electrically charged.
B) Assess victims for second- and third-degree burns.
C) Start emergency resuscitation on anyone not breathing.
D) Move victims and first aid responders to a sheltered area.
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