Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
A nurse is assessing a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to evaluate the clientÔÇÖs compulsions?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
ÔÇÿDo you feel the need to repeat certain actions?ÔÇÖ directly evaluates compulsions, the repetitive behaviors characteristic of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), assessing their presence and impact. ÔÇÿAre you worried about germs all the time?ÔÇÖ explores obsessions (e.g., contamination fears), not the compulsive actions themselves. ÔÇÿDo you feel safe in your home?ÔÇÖ assesses general anxiety or security, not specific to compulsions. ÔÇÿHave you been feeling tired lately?ÔÇÖ checks fatigue, a possible secondary effect, not the compulsive behaviors directly.