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A client frequently seeks cosmetic surgical procedures due to perceived physical flaws that are not apparent to others and expresses significant distress about these perceived imperfections. What condition might the nurse suspect?

A Factitious disorder.
B Somatic symptom disorder.
C Body dysmorphic disorder.
D Illness anxiety disorder.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is characterized by a preoccupation with imagined or exaggerated defects in physical appearance. Individuals with BDD often seek cosmetic procedures, but these interventions rarely alleviate their distress, which significantly impacts their daily life.

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