A patient is admitted with a spinal cord injury located at the 4th thoracic vertebral area. When assessing this patient, the nurse will expect to find sensory deficits beginning at and below which anatomical area?

1. Anterior thigh
2. Nipple line
3. Umbilicus
4. Groin


Answer: 2

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What will be an ideal response?

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