A client diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder is admitted to a psychiatric unit.The client has an elaborate routine for toileting activities.Which would be an appropriate initial client outcome during the first week of hospitalization?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An appropriate initial client outcome is for the client to wake early enough to complete rituals prior to breakfast.The nurse should also provide a structured schedule of activities and later in treatment begin to gradually limit the time allowed for rituals.

A Client Diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Is Admitted to a Psychiatric