A 25-year-old male jail inmate was pushed over the railing of a walkway 20 feet above the ground. He is unresponsive and has an open fracture of the left upper arm. How would you determine if the patient has sensation in his legs?
A) Ask him if he can feel you touching his foot.
B) Check for the presence and strength of a pedal pulse.
C) Pinch his foot and look for movement on the leg.
D) Lift his leg and look for a facial grimace.
C
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