A nurse on the neurologic unit is providing care for a patient who has spinal cord injury at the level of $\mathrm{C} 4$. When planning the patients care, what aspect of the patients neurologic and functional status should the nurse consider?

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Patients with a lesion at C4 are fully dependent for elimination. The patient is dependent for feeding, but is able to swallow. The patient will be capable of using an electric wheelchair.

A Nurse on the Neurologic Unit Is Providing Care for a Patient