A male patient involved in an auto accident may exhibit a persistent erection of the penis, called priapism. What might this indicate?

A) The presence of a spinal-cord injury
B) The presence of a closed head injury
C) The presence of vascular trauma
D) Spinal shock

Answer: A

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