ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam 3 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Identify precipitating factors for ritualistic behaviors. This is the first step because understanding what triggers the client's ritualistic behaviors will help the nurse develop an effective care plan. Providing a structured activity schedule (
A) may be helpful but addressing the triggers is more crucial. Instructing relaxation techniques (
B) and discussing alternative coping strategies (
D) can come later once the triggers are identified.
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