A Client Diagnosed with an Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Spends Hours Bathing

question 18

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with an obsessive-compulsive disorder spends hours bathing and grooming.During a one-on-one interaction,the client discusses the rituals in detail but avoids any feelings that the rituals generate.Which defense mechanism should the nurse identify?

• A)Sublimation
• B)Dissociation
• C)Rationalization
• D)Intellectualization

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