As you approach a patient's private room, you hear him cursing repeatedly about the stress of his hospitalization. You knock and walk in and notice he is alone and talking to himself. He appears to be gnawing on his lip repeatedly, and frequently running his hand through his hair. You suspect he may have which of the following conditions?

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Tourette's syndrome is a condition in which people have verbal and physical tics. A person with Tourette's often demonstrates repeated gestures, or repeats meaningless sounds or expletives.

As You Approach a Patient's Private Room, You Hear Him