Martin is a 38-year-old patient with a long history of OCD, in which he must check that the door is locked for hours before leaving the house or going to bed at night. An appropriate nursing intervention for a patient with this disorder would be:
A) Restraining Martin in the recliner until he falls asleep
B) Requiring Martin to list the reasons why he must lock the doors repeatedly
C) Giving Martin a schedule to perform this ritual
D) Offering Martin another behavior to substitute for this ritual
C
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a. prepregnancy medical attention is lacking. b. personal risk behaviors influence fertility. c. she has used contraceptives for an extended time. d. her ovaries may be affected by the aging process.
Which common initial symptom suggests that a patient may be developing Parkinson's disease?
a. Pill-rolling tremor b. Muscle rigidity c. Stooped posture d. Stumble-run walk
Which method should be used to assess changes in parent-child interactions as part of a family intervention?
a. Self-written reflections b. Direct observation c. Detailed questions d. Anecdotal accounts
An adolescent client reports that her period is late but that her home pregnancy test is negative. Which response is most appropriate?
1. "This means you are not pregnant." 2. "We do not trust home tests. Come to the clinic for a blood test." 3. "Most people do not use the tests correctly. Did you read the instructions?" 4. "You might be pregnant, but it might be too early for your home test to be accurate."