A Newly Admitted Client, Diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Washes

question 1

Multiple Choice

A newly admitted client, diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) , washes his hands continually. This behavior prevents unit activity attendance. Which nursing statement best addresses this situation?

• A) "Everyone diagnosed with OCD needs to control their ritualistic behaviors."
• B) "It is important for you to discontinue these ritualistic behaviors."
• C) "Why are you asking for help, if you won't participate in unit therapy?"
• D) "Let's figure out a way for you to attend unit activities and still wash your hands."

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Definitions:

Inhibin

Polypeptide secreted from the testes that inhibits FSH secretion.

FSH

Follicle-stimulating hormone, a gonadotropin involved in the regulation of reproductive processes including gametogenesis and ovarian follicle development.

Luteinizing Hormone

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that triggers ovulation and stimulates the production of sex hormones in both males and females.

Melatonin

Hormone (amino acid derivative) secreted by the pineal body; inhibits the secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone from the hypothalamus.