Arthur, who is diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder, reports to the nurse that he can't stop thinking about all the potentially life threatening germs in the environment
What is the most accurate way for the nurse to document this symptom? A. Patient is expressing an obsession with germs.
B. Patient is manifesting compulsive thinking.
C. Patient is expressing delusional thinking about germs.
D. Patient is manifesting arachnophobia of germs.
A
Obsessions are unwanted, intrusive, repetitive thoughts. Compulsions are unwanted, repetitive behavior patterns in response to obsessive thoughts that are efforts to reduce anxiety.
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A patient being assessed for level of orientation is unable to state what day it is. Which question is appropriate for the nurse to ask the patient next?
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Mental confusion may be temporary.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)