The nurse is caring for a patient with a complete transection of the cord at C7.The patient asks the nurse what functions he will be able to perform.The nurse responds that the patient will most likely be able to perform which activities?

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With physical and occupational therapy,the patient may be able to transfer himself,dress and feed himself,and use a wheelchair with standard hand rims.The patient with an injury at C7 does not have full control of all digits.The third finger is the most functional.

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