A Case Summary: The Martin Case

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Martin is a 56 years old male who was transported to the ER by ambulance after found intoxicated at a park. After being medically cleared, he was transferred to the adult psychiatric unit. Pt has a history of drug abuse, pica and borderline personality, and was recently discharged from the unit. During his last stay he was eating objects and underwent two surgeries. He developed a hernia protruding from his abdomen Martin had multiple inpatient hospitalizations for eating knives, pens, marble balls and other objects. The nurse noticed that Martin is sad and she approached him. He revealed that he is upset because the doctors are not going to operate his hernia, and also stated he is ashamed of how his body looks after many surgeries trying

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