AP PSYCHOLOGY

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ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following are important for the nurse to remember when teaching relaxation and behavioral techniques to a client with OCD? Select all that apply.
A
It is important to teach the client to use relaxation techniques when the client’s anxiety is low.
B
The nurse may teach the client about relaxation techniques when the client is experiencing anxiety.
C
The client must be willing to engage in exposure and response prevention.
D
The client must be forced to use relaxation techniques.
E
It is unnecessary to assess the baseline of ritualistic behaviors in the client with OCD.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Establishing a collaborative mutual partnership in which the therapist and patient work together to set goals and complete treatment tasks is particularly important in the crafting of a successful OCD treatment.

Detailed explanation-2: -The most effective treatments for OCD are Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and/or medication.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a treatment for OCD that uses two scientifically based techniques to change a person’s behavior and thoughts: exposure and response prevention (ERP) and cognitive therapy. CBT is conducted by a cognitive-behavioral therapist who has special training in treating OCD.

Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of adaptive skills include problem solving, meditation, acceptance, and writing in a journal. Maladaptive responses include getting drunk, avoiding situations, suppressing feelings, and obsessive compulsive rituals.

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