Nursing · Medical Surgical Nursing
When examining a patient with a spinal cord injury who is paralyzed below the T4 neurological level, which clinical finding should the nurse expect?
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- 1Hyperreflexia and spasticity of the upper extremities
- 2Independent use of the upper extremities and an efficient cough reflex✓
- 3Flaccidity of both upper extremities
- 4Impaired diaphragmatic function requiring mechanical ventilator support
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Independent use of the upper extremities and an efficient cough reflex
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