Obsessive-compulsive disorders
Obsessive-compulsive disorders ( 36 Questions)
Impaired social interaction. This choice is not the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for a client with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) experiencing recurrent thoughts about contamination. OCD primarily involves anxiety-driven behaviors and rituals rather than impaired social interaction.
Anxiety. This is the correct answer. Given that the client is experiencing recurrent thoughts about contamination, the most appropriate nursing diagnosis is anxiety. OCD is characterized by intrusive thoughts and rituals driven by anxiety. Addressing the anxiety component is essential for effective treatment.
Risk for self-harm. While individuals with severe OCD may experience distress, the given information does not indicate an immediate risk for self-harm. Anxiety is the more relevant issue in this scenario.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder. This choice describes the client's condition rather than a nursing diagnosis. Nursing diagnoses are used to identify specific client problems that nurses can address through care and interventions.
Choice A rationale:
Impaired social interaction. This choice is not the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for a client with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) experiencing recurrent thoughts about contamination. OCD primarily involves anxiety-driven behaviors and rituals rather than impaired social interaction.
Choice B rationale:
Anxiety. This is the correct answer. Given that the client is experiencing recurrent thoughts about contamination, the most appropriate nursing diagnosis is anxiety. OCD is characterized by intrusive thoughts and rituals driven by anxiety. Addressing the anxiety component is essential for effective treatment.
Choice C rationale:
Risk for self-harm. While individuals with severe OCD may experience distress, the given information does not indicate an immediate risk for self-harm. Anxiety is the more relevant issue in this scenario.
Choice D rationale:
Obsessive-compulsive disorder. This choice describes the client's condition rather than a nursing diagnosis. Nursing diagnoses are used to identify specific client problems that nurses can address through care and interventions.