The nurse correctly identifies that which of OCDs self-soothing behaviors may involve self-destruction of the body of a person who has OCD? Select all that apply.

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Dermatillomania, or skin-picking, is a self-soothing behavior; that is, the behavior is an attempt of people to soothe or comfort themselves, not that picking itself is necessarily a positive sensation. Trichotillomania, or chronic, repetitive hair pulling, is a self-soothing behavior that can cause distress and functional impairment. Onychophagia, or nail biting, is a self-soothing behavior. Kleptomania, or compulsive stealing, and oniomania, or compulsive buying, are reward-seeking behaviors.

The Nurse Correctly Identifies That Which of OCDs Self-Soothing Behaviors