The patient who suffered a spinal cord injury (SCI) 3 days ago resulting in flaccid paralysis begins to flex his arm.The concerned family is instructed that this muscle activity may be related to:
A) increased intracranial pressure.
B) increased edema of the cord.
C) return of voluntary motor activity.
D) muscle spasms.
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