Nsg221 Exam 3 Questions

Which statement made by the nurse to the family of a client diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) demonstrates the best general understanding of the chronic nature of the disorder and its management? {Ans: - "It's important to know that the symptoms will intensify during periods of stress." Rationale: OCD is a chronic, progressive disease. Symptoms wax and wane over time, increasing during periods of stress. While the other statements are accurate, they do not provide the most general, encompassing information regarding the management of this chronic, progressive disorder.}The nurse is interviewing the parents of a child who is exhibiting obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The nurse would anticipate that the parents would report the occurrence of which situation with the child? {Ans: - Failing classes due to a lack of concentration. Rationale: Assessment reveals intact intellectual functioning. The client may describe difficulty concentrating or paying attention when obsessions are strong. Because children subscribe to myths, superstition, and magical thinking, obsessive and ritualistic behaviors may go unnoticed. Behaviors such as touching every third tree, avoiding cracks in the sidewalk, or consistently verbalizing fears of losing a parent in an accident may have some underlying pathology but are common behaviors in childhood.