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

question 17

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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Definitions:

Nominal Group Technique

A structured method for group brainstorming that encourages contributions from everyone in the group and is used to generate and prioritize ideas.

Brainstorming

A group creativity technique designed to generate a large number of ideas for the solution of a problem.

Evaluation Apprehension

The anxiety or concern individuals may feel when they know they are being assessed or judged by others, which can impact performance.

Production Blocking

A hindrance in group ideation processes where an individual's contribution is limited or delayed due to the need to take turns.