Chew and colleagues (2002)reported on two Canadian nurses who presented with urinary tract infections that were linked to the purposeful infusion of their blood into their bladders. This type of malingering is associated with:
A)Somatization disorder
B)Factitious disorder
C)Conversion disorder
D)Munchausen by proxy disorder

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Factitious disorder involves intentionally faking physical or psychological symptoms or causing illness or injury to oneself, often for the purpose of assuming the sick role or receiving attention and care from others. Malingering refers to intentionally feigning or exaggerating symptoms for external gain, such as financial compensation or avoiding legal consequences. In this case, the deliberate infusion of blood into the bladder demonstrates intentional and deceptive behavior, suggestive of factitious disorder.

Chew and Colleagues (2002)reported on Two Canadian Nurses Who Presented