A Patient Admits to Fondling His 3-Year-Old and 5-Year-Old Nieces

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Multiple Choice

A patient admits to fondling his 3-year-old and 5-year-old nieces.Which statement best indicates that the patient lacks an understanding of the impact of this behavior?

• A) "There is absolutely nothing wrong with me."
• B) "My babysitter used to do the same things to me."
• C) "Their mother is going to hate me and it's your fault."
• D) "The children always want me to hold them in my lap."

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