Which assessment findings suggest the possibility of a factitious disorder, imposed on self-type? (Select all that apply.)
A) History of multiple hospitalizations without findings of physical illness
B) History of multiple medical procedures or exploratory surgeries
C) Going from one doctor to another seeking the desired response
D) Claims illness to obtain financial benefit or other incentive
E) Difficulty describing symptoms

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Persons with factitious disorders, imposed on self-type, typically have a history of multiple hospitalizations and medical workups, with negative findings from workups. Sometimes they have even had multiple surgeries seeking the origin of the physical complaints. If they do not receive the desired response from a hospitalization, they may elope or accuse staff of incompetence. Such persons usually seek treatment through a consistent health care provider rather than doctor shopping, are not motivated by financial gain or other external incentives, and present symptoms in a very detailed, plausible manner indicating considerable understanding of the disorder or presentation they are mimicking. See relationship to audience response question.

Which Assessment Findings Suggest the Possibility of a Factitious Disorder