A client is admitted every month for the past four months to the psychiatric hospital with complaints of suicidal thoughts and a plan when his monthly disability income has been spent.This client is exhibiting signs of:
A)Factitious Disorder
B)Conversion Disorder
C)Hypochondriasis
D)Malingering

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When engaged in malingering behaviors,the individual produces symptoms to avoid responsibilities such as duty or obligations.Frequently,clients will produce symptoms with the goal of receiving compensation,food,or shelter for the night.However,once the motive becomes apparent to others,the symptoms usually disappear because they no longer serve a purpose.

A Client Is Admitted Every Month for the Past Four