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The Nurse Is Working with a Patient Diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive

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The nurse is working with a patient diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) manifested by frequent handwashing. The nurse notes the patient's hands are severely dried and chapped. Which action by the nurse is contraindicated with this patient?


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