Susan Has a Sick Daughter Who Has Been in and Out

question 58

Multiple Choice

Susan has a sick daughter who has been in and out of hospital four times in the last six months, but no cause for her illnesses can be found.At first, the doctors suspect that Susan may have Munchausen syndrome by proxy; however, Susan exhibits a behaviour that contradicts that diagnosis.What is that behaviour?

• A)appearing extremely concerned and caring toward the child
• B)purposefully making the child sick
• C)helping medical staff to discover the true nature of the child's illness
• D)developing a positive relationship with medical staff

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