Which Individual Would Be MOST Likely to Receive a Diagnosis

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which individual would be MOST likely to receive a diagnosis of factitious disorder?

• A) Someone who engages in cutting and tries to hide it from everyone
• B) Someone who breaks a leg while skiing but tells friends and family that the injury occurred in a car accident
• C) Someone who purposefully drinks gasoline and then seeks treatment for an unknown stomach ailment
• D) Someone who has chronic nausea and vomiting due to high stress but denies that as a possible cause

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Definitions:

Consultation

The act of seeking expertise or advice from a professional or expert in a specific field to inform decisions or enhance outcomes.

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The period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction, marked by physical changes including growth spurts and hormonal changes.

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Relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition.

Nutrition

The process by which living organisms receive and process the materials necessary for growth, energy, and maintenance of bodily functions.