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A 22-Year-Old Man Is Brought to the Emergency Department by His

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A 22-year-old man is brought to the emergency department by his girlfriend after sustaining a hand injury. The two were waiting for a table at a crowded bar when the hostess inadvertently seated another couple that was behind them in line. The patient suddenly became enraged, started pacing back and forth, shouted at the hostess that she was "stupid and incompetent," and threw a nearby chair against the wall, causing damage to the wall and injuring his own hand. He is remorseful about his behavior, but his girlfriend says, "He can be moody, frequently gets defensive, and loses his temper with the slightest provocation." They have had several heated arguments during which he has thrown and broken objects. The patient has no medical history. Physical examination is unremarkable except for swelling and lacerations of the hand. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis in this patient?

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Direct Labour Cost

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