Mason Was a Chronically Ill Child Who Was Seen Repeatedly

question 106

Multiple Choice

Mason was a chronically ill child who was seen repeatedly in the emergency department for a number of ailments.After several visits,Mason was removed from his home and placed in foster care.While staying in foster care,Mason became quite healthy.In this case,one might suspect that the parent was experiencing:

• A) malingering.
• B) a psychophysical disorder.
• C) a somatoform disorder.
• D) a factitious disorder.

---

Definitions:

Crowded Nest

A situation where adult children continue to live at their parents' home due to economic challenges, delaying traditional milestones of adulthood such as marriage and homeownership.

Empty Nest

A household consisting of a parent or parents whose children have grown and moved out of the house.

Cluttered Nest

A situation where adult children live at their parents' home, leading to a full or overfilled household, often due to economic factors or personal choice.

Empty Nest

A stage in a parent's life where their children have grown up and left home, leading to a household without dependent children.