A Patient Diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Has This Nursing Diagnosis

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder has this nursing diagnosis: Anxiety related to __________ as evidenced by inability to control compulsive cleaning. Which phrase correctly completes the etiological portion of the diagnosis?

• A) feelings of responsibility for the health of family members
• B) approval-seeking behavior from friends and family
• C) persistent thoughts about bacteria, germs, and dirt
• D) needs to avoid interactions with others

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Definitions:

Occipital

Relating to the occiput, the back part of the skull or head.

Ethmoid

The ethmoid bone is a spongy, cube-shaped bone that forms part of the nasal cavity and the orbits of the eyes, contributing to the structure of the skull.

Superior Nasal Conchae

The superior nasal conchae are structures within the nasal cavity that help in warming, humidifying, and filtering the air breathed in through the nose, enhancing the capability to sense smells.

Ethmoid

The ethmoid is a spongy bone located between the eyes, forming part of the cranial floor and part of the nasal cavity and orbit walls.