A Local Hospital Refers a Regular Patient to the Facility's

Multiple Choice

A local hospital refers a regular patient to the facility's social worker. Madeline is considered a "frequent flyer" by the nurses due to her high number of visits. The patient exaggerates or creates symptoms of illness in an effort to seek treatment, attention, and sympathy. What disorder will the social worker want to focus on for intervention?

A) Factitious disorder
B) Psychological trauma
C) Munchausen syndrome
D) Hypochondriasis