A nurse is working with a client diagnosed with pedophilic disorder. Which client outcome is appropriate for the nurse to expect during the first week of hospitalization?
A. The client will verbalize an understanding of the importance of follow-up care.
B. The client will implement several relapse-prevention strategies.
C. The client will identify triggers that lead to inappropriate behaviors.
D. The client will attend aversion therapy groups.
ANS: C
During the first week of hospitalization, identifying triggers that lead to inappropriate behaviors is an appropriate outcome for a client diagnosed with pedophilic disorder. Pedophilic disorder involves intense sexual urges, behaviors, or fantasies involving sexual activity with a prepubescent child.
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