When assessing a patient's grade of impairment,the nurse documents that motor function is preserved below the neurological level and more than half of the key muscle functions below the level have a muscle grade of 2.According to the American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale,what grade would the nurse document?

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The American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Impairment Scale grade C indicates that motor function is preserved below the neurological level, and more than half of the key muscle functions below the neurological level have a muscle grade less than 3. Since a muscle grade of 2 is less than 3, this scenario fits the criteria for ASIA Impairment Scale grade C.

When Assessing a Patient's Grade of Impairment,the Nurse Documents That