A 32--old man is brought to the emergency department because of multipl

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Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:23:25 -0500

temet80

A 32-year-old man is brought to the emergency department because of multiple nonlethal stab wounds.

He is incarcerated and serving a life sentence for murder and armed robbery.

After his condition is stabilized, he insists that it is his "right" to remain in the hospital until he is fully "cured." He threatens to harm the attending physician if she endorses his return to prison.

Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Choice A . Adjustment disorder with mixed features
Choice B . Antisocial personality disorder
Choice C . Bipolar disorder, manic
Choice D . Borderline personality disorder
Choice E . Narcissistic personality disorder

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:28:59 -0500

Kalim

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:31:30 -0500

dragon

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:34:30 -0500

MrMuslim

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:09:15 -0500

cloudthoughts

is it E ?

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:32:47 -0500

usmlecat

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:43:20 -0500

dinodino

Choice B .

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