Which of the following patients is least likely to provide accurate information about his or her current illness?
a. A 14-year-old male patient with abdominal pain who is also vomiting
b. A 16-year-old female patient experiencing shortness of breath at school
c. A 23-year-old male patient who is suspected of taking prescriptions medications in a suicide attempt
d. A 62-year-old female patient at a skilled nursing facility complaining of shortness of breath
Answer: c. A 23-year-old male patient who is suspected of taking prescriptions medications in a suicide attempt
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