David lost a foot when an explosive detonated under his Humvee during an Army convoy mission in Iraq.While recovering in a hospital,David's physician warned him that he might experience "phantom pain." This means that David may
A)experience a sensation of pain that seems to originate in his missing foot.
B)experience vivid flashbacks of his combat injury.
C)experience pain in his remaining foot.
D)continue to feel pain in his injured leg, as this type of injury never fully heals.

Question

David lost a foot when an explosive detonated under his Humvee during an Army convoy mission in Iraq.While recovering in a hospital,David's physician warned him that he might experience "phantom pain." This means that David may​ 
A)experience a sensation of pain that seems to originate in his missing foot. 
B)experience vivid flashbacks of his combat injury. 
C)experience pain in his remaining foot. 
D)continue to feel pain in his injured leg, as this type of injury never fully heals.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Phantom pain is a sensation of pain that seems to come from a part of the body that has been removed or is no longer functionally connected to the nervous system. In David's case, he may experience pain in his missing foot, despite the absence of the foot.

David Lost a Foot When an Explosive Detonated Under His