Parents tell the nurse their child has the following behaviors:excessive handwashing,counting objects,and hoarding substances. The nurse knows this behavior is characteristic of
1. depression.
2. separation anxiety disorder.
3. obsessive-compulsive disorder.
4. bipolar disorder.
Answer:3
Rationale:Common behaviors of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are excessive handwashing,counting objects,and hoarding substances. These practices may take one or more hours each day.
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