Multiple Choice
In the acute stage after a spinal cord injury, individuals are susceptible to thrombophlebitis. Which of the following conditions does this term refer to?
A) Blood clot that travels to the lungs
B) Softening and weakening of bones
C) Exaggerated involuntary movement of paralyzed muscles
D) Formation of blood clots in the legs
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