A Patient with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Has Been Invited to a Family

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has been invited to a family picnic. The patient tells the nurse that, although his family is supportive, he is concerned how he will handle his anxiety while at the picnic. Which nursing response would promote resiliency?

• A) "It is important to maintain your relationships."
• B) "You don't have to do anything you don't want to do."
• C) "Your family will just have to understand if you don't go."
• D) "Families often put too much pressure on people with mental health problems."