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?

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The 4th thoracic vertebral area corresponds to the nipple line, meaning the sensory deficits would likely begin at and below this area. Choice A (anterior thigh), C (umbilicus), and D (groin) are all located below the nipple line, so they would also be affected by the spinal cord injury.

A Patient Is Admitted with a Spinal Cord Injury Located