A client with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) occupies much of the day with rituals involved with washing hands and frequently misses breakfast because of the behavior. The nurse should:
A)
make the client stop washing and go to breakfast with the other clients.
B)
wake the client an hour early, allowing time to complete the ritual.
C)
allow the client to miss breakfast since the ritual is more important than a missed meal.
D)
bring the meal to the client's room and allow as much time as needed for washing.
B
Explanation:
A)
The compulsive action helps to reduce the stress. Waking the client early allows time to complete the activity while setting limits and expectations. The other options do not set limits and allow for reduction of stress.
Application
Implementation
Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
B)
The compulsive action helps to reduce the stress. Waking the client early allows time to complete the activity while setting limits and expectations. The other options do not set limits and allow for reduction of stress.
Application
Implementation
Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
C)
The compulsive action helps to reduce the stress. Waking the client early allows time to complete the activity while setting limits and expectations. The other options do not set limits and allow for reduction of stress.
Application
Implementation
Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
D)
The compulsive action helps to reduce the stress. Waking the client early allows time to complete the activity while setting limits and expectations. The other options do not set limits and allow for reduction of stress.
Application
Implementation
Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
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