Jerry was in a terrible tractor accident, and after several days in the hospital, doctors decided that his left leg had to be amputated. Six months later, at home, Jerry often feels pain and itching in his left leg, even though it has been removed. This is referred to as __________ pain.
A. post-amputation traumatic
B. hysterical extremity
C. neurogenic
D. phantom limb
Answer: D
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