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The nurse is caring for a patient in the acute care setting with a spinal cord injury (SCI) at the level of C-3. What is the main cause of complications or death related to this level of injury?

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Rationale: A spinal cord injury at C-3 affects the phrenic nerve (C3-C5), which controls the diaphragm, leading to respiratory compromise. This is the primary cause of complications or death due to the risk of respiratory failure, often requiring mechanical ventilation.

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