Feeling pain in a limb that has been amputated is called:

A. arthritis.
B. prosthesis.
C. phantom pain.
D. kyphosis.


Answer: C

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A. Restrict consumption of aged cheeses, red wine, and beer B. Increase intake of pastas, breads, fruits, and vegetables C. Reduce the amount of high-fiber food eaten each day D. Restrict fatty foods and use low-fat or no-fat cooking methods E. Reduce salt intake to a maximum of 2 to 3 grams per day

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