Which response would the nurse make to a client with obsessive-compulsive disorder who says, "I know that my hands aren't dirty, but I just can't stop washing them"? "Let's talk about why you feel that you have to wash your hands." "You're getting better; you're beginning to understand your problem." "Don't worry about it; these actions are part of your illness, and the feelings will pass." "I understand that-maybe we can work together to limit the number of times you wash them."

Which response would the nurse make to a client with obsessive-compulsive disorder who says, "I know that my hands aren't dirty, but I just can't stop washing them"? "Let's talk about why you feel that you have to wash your hands." "You're getting better; you're beginning to understand your problem." "Don't worry about it; these actions are part of your illness, and the feelings will pass." "I understand that-maybe we can work together to limit the number of times you wash them."

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter5: The Therapeutic Approach To The Patient With A Life-threatening Illness

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