The nurse is assessing a client who presents to the emergency room with a spinal cord injury. Which finding in the client's reports causes the nurse to suspect central cord syndrome?

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Central cord syndrome is often associated with hyperextension injuries of the cervical spine, which can damage the central part of the spinal cord, affecting the function of the arms more than the legs.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Client Who Presents to the Emergency