Ms. A, a 22-year-old elementary teacher, recently experienced an above-the-knee amputation of her leg as a result of an auto accident. At present she experiences phantom limb pain. This phenomenon:
A) refers to the sensation that the amputated extremity is still present
B) is a normal part of adjustment to amputation
C) refers to chronic, severe pain sensation in the amputated extremity
D) will disappear when the site of the amputation has healed
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Q2: Mr. L had his left leg amputated
Q3: An individual's ability to adapt to amputation
Q4: If a patient has a Syme's amputation,
Q5: Amputation is defined as:
A) The loss of
Q6: What is not a specific cause of
Q7: What is not a complication of amputation?
A)
Q8: What is a phantom sensation?
A) A sensation
Q9: What is not a level of upper
Q10: What is a level of lower extremity
Q11: Mr. H has recently undergone a below-the-knee
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