When performing the primary assessment on a patient with an isolated spinal cord injury, you note that he is in severe respiratory distress and struggling to breathe. Where should you suspect the spinal cord injury has occurred?

A) Thoracic spine
B) Lumbar spine
C) Cervical spine
D) Diaphragm

Answer: C

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