Which adult patient is most likely a candidate for the diagnosis of factitious disorder?
a. An educated African immigrant
b. A health care facility employee
c. A cognitively challenged female
d. A middle-aged American male
ANS: B
The adult patients diagnosed with factitious disorder are often knowledgeable regarding medical terminology, and many work in the health care. The other options are not commonly associated with the disorder.
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