A complete spinal cord injury to the upper cervical spine:
A) results in quadriplegia but the patient usually retains his or her ability to breathe spontaneously.
B) is not compatible with life and results in immediate death due to cardiopulmonary failure.
C) will result in permanent loss of all cord-mediated functions below the level of the injury.
D) results in neurologic dysfunction that is considered to be permanent if it lasts longer than 24 hours.
Answer: C) will result in permanent loss of all cord-mediated functions below the level of the injury.
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