A Patient Diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Paces Up and Down

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Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) paces up and down the corridor counting every floor tile.How should the nurse address the patient's behavior?

• A) Offer to play cards with the patient in the dayroom as a distraction.
• B) Encourage the patient to focus by asking, "Why are you pacing and counting?"
• C) Interrupt the behavior by taking the patient's arm and escort the patient to a quiet area.
• D) Permit the patient to pace and count while monitoring for safety.

Compare and contrast the energy levels across different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Grasp the practical aspects of using spectroscopic instruments, including the role of components like diffraction gratings.

Demonstrate knowledge of spectroscopic terms such as wavenumber and how it relates to wavelength.

Apply understanding of molecular vibrations and bond characteristics to predict spectroscopic outcomes.

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