The nurse observes a coworker who is always behind because he checks and rechecks the accuracy of his medication dosages.Even after being reassured his dosages are correct,he checks them again.The nurse suspects her coworker suffers from which disorder?

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When a person has an OCD,he experiences an obsession,recurrent,or intrusive thoughts that he cannot stop thinking about,and these thoughts create anxiety.A compulsive act is an act that the person feels compelled to perform.For example,a person may experience anxiety and so performs repetitive handwashing in an attempt to reduce that anxiety.Time spent in these thoughts and rituals can become overwhelming to the point of interfering with normal life.

The Nurse Observes a Coworker Who Is Always Behind Because