While interviewing your patient,she tells you that her husband will be back from the store shortly and can get you a list of her medications.Her daughter tells you that the patient's husband died 15 years ago.This situation is known as:

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Confabulation is when a person fills in memory gaps with false information without intending to deceive. The patient in the scenario is likely confabulating, as she incorrectly remembers that her husband is still alive and can provide a medication list.

While Interviewing Your Patient,she Tells You That Her Husband Will