A Patient with OCD Tells the Nurse,"Thinking These Thoughts and Doing

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient with OCD tells the nurse,"Thinking these thoughts and doing all my rituals is beyond being silly.I have few friends and I know others laugh behind my back.I sometimes think I can control things,but I always find I can't.I don't know if I can continue to live this way." Which assessment question shows the nurse has an understanding of this patient's priority risk?

• A) "Are you feeling hopeless?"
• B) "Do you think you are socially isolated?"
• C) "Have you been thinking about hurting yourself?"
• D) "Do the rituals affect how you feel about yourself?"

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Definitions:

Social Status

The position or rank of a person or group within the societal hierarchy, based on wealth, occupation, education, or other factors.

Culturally Valued Tasks

Activities or roles deemed important or valuable within a specific cultural context.

Personally Fearful Tasks

Tasks or activities that an individual finds particularly intimidating or fear-inducing on a personal level.

Emotional Responses

The reactions, both physiological and psychological, that individuals exhibit in response to various stimuli or situations.