Question

which is a long-term consequence of an injury?
a few missed days from work or school
the need for physical therapy and rehabilitation
some temporary discomfort at the injury site
a visit to the emergency room right after the injury

Explanation:

“a few missed days from work or school”（几天没上班或上学）、“some temporary discomfort at the injury site”（受伤部位暂时不适）、“a visit to the emergency room right after the injury”（受伤后立即去急诊室）都属于短期后果。而“the need for physical therapy and rehabilitation”（需要物理治疗和康复）通常是一个长期的过程，属于长期后果。

Answer:

the need for physical therapy and rehabilitation