Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
by Cathy Parkes November 06, 2020 Updated: December 29, 2021

For a patient with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD):
Set time limits for compulsive behavior.
The nurse should also help the patient identify the source of anxiety (which prompts the compulsive behavior) and provide medications (ex: SSRIs) as ordered.
Set time limits for compulsive behavior.
The nurse should also help the patient identify the source of anxiety (which prompts the compulsive behavior) and provide medications (ex: SSRIs) as ordered.
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