A Client Diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Is Admitted to a Psychiatric

question 5

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder is admitted to a psychiatric unit. The client has an elaborate routine for toileting activities. Which would be an appropriate initial client outcome during the first week of hospitalization?

• A) The client will refrain from ritualistic behaviors during daylight hours.
• B) The client will wake early enough to complete rituals prior to breakfast.
• C) The client will participate in three unit activities by day three.
• D) The client will substitute a productive activity for rituals by day one.

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Definitions:

Healthy Competition

A type of competition that encourages participants to put forth their best effort while maintaining respect and fairness towards others.

Social Norms

Unwritten rules that govern the behavior of individuals within a society or group.

Changing Attitude

The process of altering one's beliefs, feelings, or behaviors towards an object, person, or situation.

Low Self-Esteem

Low self-esteem is a condition characterized by a lack of confidence and feeling poorly about oneself.