________ may cause difficulties and restrictions w/ employment, leisure activities, domestic and personal care that may lead to financial and psychological issues

• A. Anxiety
• B. PTSD
• C. Depression
• D. WAD

Answer: (D)

The situation describes how a neck injury can lead to real-world limitations in work, leisure, and daily self-care, with those restrictions creating financial strain and emotional strain. Whiplash-associated disorder arises after a neck injury from rapid back-and-forth movement and commonly produces neck pain, stiffness, headaches, and reduced range of motion. When these symptoms limit a person’s ability to work, enjoy activities, or perform personal care tasks, the result is potential loss of income, higher costs for treatment, and psychological stress related to ongoing pain and disability. While anxiety, PTSD, and depression can also impair functioning, they are primary mental health conditions, not the direct consequence of a cervical injury. The described pattern—functional limitations tied to a neck injury and their financial and psychological ripple effects—fits whiplash-associated disorder best.