A patient has a compression fracture of the cervical spine at C7 to C8 that is impairing deep tendon reflexes. Which response will the nurse expect from the affected deep tendon reflex?
a. Diminished to absent pronation of the arm
b. Diminished to absent flexion of the elbow
c. Diminished to absent extension of the elbow
d. Diminished to absent adduction of the upper arm
ANS: C
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