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ATI RN Mental health 2019 NGN II Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing behavioral therapy for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder. The client repeatedly checks that the doors are locked at night. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client when using thought stopping technique?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Snap a rubber band on your wrist when you think about checking the locks. This instruction aligns with the thought stopping technique, which aims to interrupt obsessive thoughts. By associating the thought of checking locks with a physical sensation like snapping a rubber band, the client can disrupt the urge to check repeatedly. This technique helps the client become more aware of their thoughts and behaviors, ultimately reducing the compulsive checking behavior.
Other choices are incorrect because:
B: Keeping a journal may increase the client's focus on the behavior rather than interrupting it.
C: Focusing on breathing does not directly address the obsessive thought about locking doors.
D: Depending on a family member does not empower the client to manage their own behavior.
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