DEFINITIONS & RECOGNITION
Intrusive thoughts
Obsessions
Emotional driver of rituals
Anxiety
Nursing goal
Gradual independence
First-line meds
SSRI'S
“Just stop” approach is
Wrong
Repetitive behaviors
Compulsions
Risk of abrupt interruption
Increased anxiety
Approach to rituals
Structured limits
Why benzos aren’t primary
Don’t treat OCD
Criticism causes
Worse symptoms
Insight level
Aware but unable to stop
Functional impairment sign
Time-consuming rituals
Best support method
Anxiety reduction
Medication effect
Reduced obsessions
Independence means
Gradual progress
Purpose of rituals
Reduce Anxiety
Safety concern
Skin breakdown
Care focus
Function
Time to effect
Weeks
Ritual allowance without limits is
Inappropriate
Disorder category
Anxiety-related disorder
Comorbidity risk
Depression
Care focus
Function
Therapy combined with meds
CBD ( Cognitive Behavioral Therapy )
Core NCLEX rule
Reduce anxiety, don’t eliminate rituals abruptly