A nurse is caring for a patient who likely has obsessive-compulsive disorder. The nurse is not familiar with the assessment data and behaviors associated this disorder. What action would be most appropriate for the nurse to take?

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4. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders provides diagnostic criteria that all members of the health care team will use in the diagnosis process and will serve as a resource for assessment and analysis of data. While communication with the primary care provider is appropriate, knowledge of the DSM is expected in a graduate nurse and this choice does not reflect an application of basic knowledge. A medical dictionary is not specific enough for diagnostic purposes. Documentation of subjective and objective data is appropriate; however, this action is not the most appropriate action to assist the nurse in determining the appropriate assessment and behaviors associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Likely Has