Munchausen syndrome by proxy is MOST likely to adversely affect the physical well-being of:
A) the person experiencing it.
B) the child of the person experiencing it.
C) the spouse of the person experiencing it.
D) the medical personnel caring for the person experiencing it.

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Munchausen syndrome by proxy is a disorder wherein a caregiver, often a parent, fabricates, exaggerates, or induces illness in a person under their care, typically a child, to gain attention and sympathy. This directly affects the physical well-being of the child.

Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy Is MOST Likely to Adversely Affect