A parent says to the nurse, "I think my son is showing signs of obsessive-compulsive disorder, just like my father." Which risk factors in the client's medical history would support this diagnosis?
Select all that apply.
A) Lives with parents
B) Male gender
C) Unemployed
D) History of chronic illnesses
E) Family history
Answer: B, E
Risk factors for obsessive-compulsive disorder include a family history and a major life stressor. Men develop the disorder earlier, between the ages of 6 and 15. Living with parents, being unemployed, or having a history of chronic illnesses are not risk factors for the disorder.
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