A client diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder is constantly checking the oven to make sure it is off. This is an example of which type of obsessive thought content?
A) Contamination
B) Repeated doubts
C) Orderliness
D) Aggressive impulses
B
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A client tells the nurse that one result of his chronic stress is that he has considerable fatigue. He has
tried setting his alarm to give himself an extra 30 minutes of sleep each morning but feels no better. The nurse should suggest that a. "You may need to speak to your doctor about taking a sedative.". b. "Keep doing what you have started. It takes a while to develop new sleep habits.". c. "Try going to bed a half hour earlier than usual and getting up at your regular time.". d. "Waking up to music, rather than an alarm, is often helpful in promoting relaxation.".
You explain the reason for transfer or discharge to the person
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
A client is diagnosed with enterobiasis. The nurse recognizes the primary symptom of enterobiasis as:
1. severe diarrhea with dehydration. 2. erythematous rash on the chest and body. 3. chronic cough with sweating at night. 4. perianal itching, especially at night.
A pediatric nurse is reviewing the chart of a new school-age patient. The chart notes the child is on a phenylalanine-free diet. What does the nurse conclude about this patient?
A. Has Canavan disease B. Has familial dysautonomia C. Has phenylketonuria (PKU) D. Has Tay-Sachs disease