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PhilipSeeMore

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You are discussing the incidence of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with a client. You would teach the client that OCD:
 
  a. is extremely rare
  b. seldom occurs in women
  c. occurs as commonly as diabetes and asthma
  d. occurs only among alcoholics and drug abusers

Question 2

The onset of anorexia nervosa in adolescents is often associated with stressful life events.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is said to occur about as commonly as diabetes and asthma, and yet clients frequently hide their symptoms from family and health care providers. Most cases of this disorder begin in quite young individuals, often during young adulthood or before.

Answer to Question 2

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