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What must a person demonstrate in order to be diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder?
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∙ 11y ago
anxiety disorder characterized by:
Obsessions are defined as thoughts, impulses, or images that persist and recur, so that they cannot be dismissed from the mind. Obsessions often seem senseless (ego-dystonic) to the individual who experiences them, although they still cause the individual to experience severe anxiety.
Compulsions are ritualistic behaviors that an individual feels driven to perform in an attempt to reduce anxiety. Performing the compulsive act temporarily reduces high levels of anxiety. Primary gain is achieved by compulsive rituals, but because the relief is only temporary, the compulsive act must be repeated again and again.
health care worker must obtain a MSE and a complete history of the patient.
common nursing diagnosis:
Anxiety r/t threat to self-concept, unmet needs
Decisional Conflict r/t inability to make a decision for fear of reprisal
Disabled family Coping r/t family process being disrupted by client's ritualistic activities
Disturbed Thought processes r/t persistent thoughts, ideas, impulses that seem irrelevant and will not relent
Ineffective Coping r/t expression of feelings in an unacceptable way, ritualistic behavior
Powerlessness r/t unrelenting repetitive thoughts to perform irrational activities
Risk for situational low Self-esteem: Risk factor: inability to control repetitive thoughts and actions
Risk-prone health Behavior r/t inadequate comprehension associated with repetitive thoughts
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoWhile scientists seem to agree that OCD is related to a disruption in serotonin levels, there is no blood test for the condition. Instead, doctors diagnose OCD after evaluating a person's symptoms and history.
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∙ 10y agoThe ways for a doctor to test someone for OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, are many. If symptoms leads them to believe the patient may be a sufferer, the doctor will refer them to a specialist for a second option.
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∙ 12y agoSome people are predisposed to it and some people get it because of high stress levels.
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