A Man Who Has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Was Compelled to Take

question 19

Multiple Choice

A man who has obsessive-compulsive disorder was compelled to take very small steps as he walked and to look back repeatedly.What was he trying to do?

• A)reduce the possibility of contamination
• B)ward off an imagined disaster
• C)make sure he didn't make a mistake
• D)restore a sense of safety and control

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Definitions:

Noncontinent Urinary Diversion

A surgical procedure to create a new path for urine to leave the body after bladder removal, where the flow of urine cannot be voluntarily controlled.

Nursing Intervention

Any action taken by nursing staff to improve or support the health outcomes of a patient.

Large Intestine

The final section of the digestive system, involved in water absorption and the formation of feces.

Fecal Material

Waste matter from the digestive tract expelled through the anus.