A Young Adult Client Notes Height as "5 Feet 11

A young adult client notes height as "5 feet 11 inches" and weight as "200 lbs." Upon assessment, the client is found to be 5 feet 9 inches tall with a weight of 225 lbs. Which is the most likely cause of this discrepancy?

A) The client does not have a scale at home.
B) The client may have an image of self that is inconsistent with actual findings.
C) The client did not want to tell the truth.
D) The client is trying to hide a chronic illness.

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