A patient diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder has this nursing diagnosis: Anxiety related to __________ as evidenced by inability to control compulsive cleaning. Which phrase correctly completes the etiological portion of the diagnosis?
A) feelings of responsibility for the health of family members
B) approval-seeking behavior from friends and family
C) persistent thoughts about bacteria, germs, and dirt
D) needs to avoid interactions with others

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Many compulsive rituals accompany obsessive thoughts. The patient uses these rituals for anxiety relief. Unfortunately, the anxiety relief is short lived, and the patient must frequently repeat the ritual. The other options are unrelated to the dynamics of compulsive behavior.

A Patient Diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Has This Nursing Diagnosis