A client, who caused a house fire by leaving a pot on the stove, often returns home to recheck the burners. The nurse understands this action is performed for which main purpose?
A) To eliminate guilty feelings
B) To alleviate anxiety
C) To compensate for forgetfulness
D) To avoid a tragedy
B
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This is a symptom of OCD, and the tension-relieving act is performed to reduce anxiety. Guilt feelings are more associated with PTSD or for surviving an event when others died. Although the turning off burners may help to avoid another tragedy, the repetition is done to help terminate the persistent thoughts and decrease the anxiety. Repetition is not indicated for forgetfulness.
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