A client has been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). While further assessing this client, the nurse should be aware of which other mental health disorders that may be associated with OCD? Select all that apply
A) Depression
B) Bipolar disease
C) Mood disorder
D) Schizophrenia
E) Psychosis.
Ans: A, B, C
It is estimated that one third of persons with OCD experience depression because of OCD's effects on their lifestyle. Bipolar, cyclothymic, panic, mood, eating, and impulse control disorders also commonly occur in those with OCD. A significant number of older depressed persons have OCD. Schizophrenia and psychosis are not comorbidities for OCD.
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