The nurse suspects Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSBP) when providing care to a preschool-age patient. Which assessment finding caused the nurse to come to this conclusion?
1) The patient responds to typical treatment regimens.
2) The patient exhibits signs and symptoms of illness only when the mother is present.
3) The patient cries when the mother leaves the room.
4) The parent is not knowledgeable regarding medical treatments.
ANS: 2
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