How long does the spinal shock phase typically last in a patient after SCI at T6?
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Correct answer: Days to weeks, ending as reflexes begin to return
Spinal shock is temporary, lasting days to weeks, with loss of reflexes and tone; return of reflexes often marks its resolution.
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