Which of the following patient presentations is MOST consistent with cervical spine injury?

A. Paralysis and impaired breathing
B. Weakness, numbness, and tingling of the hands and feet on one side of the body
C. Loss of feeling in the legs but not the arms
D. Shortness of breath, chest pain, left arm pain

Answer: A

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