A 17-year-old female was admitted to the hospital with a high fever. Following intravenous administration of antibiotics, a routine CT scan revealed a “thoracic outlet” syndrome. Which symptom would most likely result from this syndrome?

A. Problems with respiration because of pressure on the phrenic nerve
B. Reduced blood flow to the thoracic wall
C. Reduced venous return from the head and neck
D. Numbness in the upper limb

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