You are working with a patient who sustained a spinal cord injury resulting in paralysis of the legs. This person has:
A) diplegia.
B) hemiplegia.
C) pseudoplegia.
D) paraplegia.

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Paraplegia refers to paralysis of the lower half of the body, typically caused by damage to the spinal cord. This is the most appropriate option for a patient with paralysis of the legs resulting from a spinal cord injury. Diplegia refers to paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body, such as both legs or both arms. Hemiplegia refers to paralysis on one side of the body. Pseudoplegia refers to a condition in which an individual displays behavior that suggests paralysis, but no organic cause can be identified.

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