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Collmarie

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A parent says to the nurse, I think my son is showing signs of obsessive-compulsive disorder, just like my father. Which risk factors in the client's medical history would support this diagnosis?
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) Lives with parents
  B) Male gender
  C) Unemployed
  D) History of chronic illnesses
  E) Family history

Question 2

The nurse is concerned that a client is demonstrating signs of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Which clinical manifestations observed during the nursing assessment causes the nurse to come to this conclusion?
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) Not making eye contact with the nurse
  B) Female age 25
  C) Client checking the contents of a purse several times within minutes
  D) Client repeating the words third floor
  E) Client asking to use the bathroom in the middle of the assessment



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B, E

Risk factors for obsessive-compulsive disorder include a family history and a major life stressor. Men develop the disorder earlier, between the ages of 6 and 15. Living with parents, being unemployed, or having a history of chronic illnesses are not risk factors for the disorder.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B, C, D

Obsessive-compulsive disorder affects men and women equally; however, women develop the disorder between the ages of 20 and 29. Repeating an action is one manifestation of the disorder. Repeating specific words is a manifestation of the disorder. Lack of eye contact and using the bathroom during an assessment are not manifestations of the disorder.



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