A famous general sometimes slowed down his entire army because he felt he must count all the windows in each of the buildings he passed. A patient feels that he must repeat washing his hands three times each time he washes
The nurse recognizes that such behaviors serve the purpose of reducing: a. sexual conflicts.
b. anxiety.
c. guilt.
d. uncertainty.
B
The behaviors described here are compulsions. Persons demonstrating such behaviors feel compelled to take such actions and experience distress (or will not experience relief from distress) until they do. Compulsions serve the purpose of temporarily relieving anxiety. Obsessions may involve sexual themes, but the purpose of compulsions is to relieve anxiety. Guilt may be also be obsessive in nature, but compulsive behavior does not relieve guilt. Repetitive behavior can increase one's sense of security temporarily but does not reduce uncertainty or confusion.
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1. avoid the sun from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2. avoid swimming. 3. monitor kidney function while on vacation. 4. take a daily pulse and record the results.
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When administering a drug-protein–bound drug to a client, what can the nurse expect?
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