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A Patient with Fluctuating Levels of Awareness, Confusion, and Disturbed

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A patient with fluctuating levels of awareness, confusion, and disturbed orientation shouts, "Bugs are crawling on my legs. Get them off!" Which problem is the patient experiencing?


Definitions:

Factitious Disorder

A psychological disorder in which a person acts as if they have an illness by deliberately producing, feigning, or exaggerating symptoms, motivated by a desire for attention or sympathy.

Multiple Hospitalizations

The act of being admitted to the hospital for treatment on several occasions.

Medical Procedures

Refers to the techniques and actions performed by healthcare professionals to diagnose, treat, or prevent disease.

Financial Benefit

An advantage or profit gained from investments, employment, or other financial activities.

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