A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Likely Has

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a patient who likely has obsessive-compulsive disorder. The nurse is not familiar with the assessment data and behaviors associated this disorder. What action would be most appropriate for the nurse to take?

A) Document all subjective and objective data provided by the client.
B) Ask the primary health provider to identify needed subjective and objective assessment data.
C) Research obsessive-compulsive disorder in the medical dictionary.
D) Consult the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders for diagnostic criteria.