Author Question: A client believes doorknobs are filthy with bacteria, and he must clean each knob three times ... (Read 37 times)

panfilo · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A client believes doorknobs are filthy with bacteria, and he must clean each knob three times
before he can touch it or must use a paper towel to avoid putting his fingers in contact with the knob.

The nurse must make the assessment that this behavior serves the purpose of reducing
a. sexual ideation.
b. anxiety.
c. guilt.
d. hallucinations.

Question 2

A client tells the nurse he cannot go out on a date because he might have to eat something in front of
others. He reveals that he is afraid that someone will laugh at the way he eats or that he will spill
food and be laughed at.

The nurse can assess this behavior as being consistent with
a. social phobia.
b. specific phobia.
c. agoraphobia.
d. posttraumatic stress disorder.

orangecrush · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The client's behavior is termed a compulsion. Compulsions serve the purpose of temporarily
relieving anxiety. Option A: Obsessions may involve sexual ideation, but the purpose of
compulsions is to relieve anxiety. Option C: Guilt may be obsessive in nature, but compulsive
behavior serves the purpose of relieving anxiety. Option D: Compulsive does not reduce
hallucinations.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Fear of a potentially embarrassing situation is called a social phobia. Option B: Specific phobias are
fears of specific objects, such as dogs. Option C: Agoraphobia is fear of a place in the environment.
Option D: Posttraumatic stress disorder is associated with a major traumatic event.