During an Interview,the Nurse Notes That the Patient Gets Up

question 33

Multiple Choice

During an interview,the nurse notes that the patient gets up several times to wash her hands even though they are not dirty.This is an example of:

• A) social phobia.
• B) compulsive disorder.
• C) generalized anxiety disorder.
• D) posttraumatic stress disorder.

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Definitions:

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