At the local hospital a patient with a long and complicated case was observed putting some of his own blood into his urine sample. At the staff conference, there is a great deal of discussion concerning this case, and much of the discussion revolves around two likely diagnoses. When the group
leader summarizes the discussion, which two diagnoses will be under active consideration?

Question

At the local hospital a patient with a long and complicated case was observed putting some of his own blood into his urine sample. At the staff conference, there is a great deal of discussion concerning this case, and much of the discussion revolves around two likely diagnoses. When the group
 leader summarizes the discussion, which two diagnoses will be under active consideration?

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The patient's behavior of adding his own blood to the urine sample is indicative of factitious disorder or malingering, where the patient fakes or exaggerates symptoms for personal gain or attention. The other options listed (B, C, and D) do not fit the behavior displayed by the patient.

At the Local Hospital a Patient with a Long and Complicated