David Lost a Foot When an Explosive Detonated Under His

question 15

Multiple Choice

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.

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Definitions:

Abnormal Behavior

Actions, thoughts, or emotions that deviate significantly from the norm within a culture or society, potentially interfering with personal function.

DSM-IV

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, a guideline published by the American Psychiatric Association that classifies and defines mental disorders.

Clinical Disorders

Clinical disorders refer to patterns of behavioral, psychological, or biological dysfunctions that are associated with distress or impaired functioning.

DSM-IV

The fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a standardized classification manual used by mental health professionals to diagnose mental disorders.