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Aug 2023
9m 15s

Motor Vehicle Accident

Kyle Rice
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Kemmie is a 48-year-old female patient, who was recently involved in a motor vehicle accident and presents with a T10 level spinal cord injury. In addition to bladder dysfunction and decreased sensation below the level of injury, she is MOST likely to exhibit which of the following?

A. Quadriplegia

B. Absent lower extremity reflexes

C. Absent sensation in C7 dermatome

D. Normal upper extremity strength

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