Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Recurrent, intrusive thoughts. In OCD, individuals experience persistent, unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) that cause anxiety or distress. These thoughts lead to repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) performed to reduce anxiety. B, euphoria, is not typically associated with OCD, but rather with conditions like bipolar disorder. C, increased need for sleep, and D, weight gain, are not specific to OCD but may occur as a result of other factors. Therefore, the most relevant finding in a client with OCD is the presence of recurrent intrusive thoughts.