A patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is undergoing exposure and response prevention therapy. The nurse explains that the goal of this therapy is to: a) Expose the patient to traumatic memories to promote desensitization b) Encourage the patient to engage in compulsive behaviors to reduce anxiety c) Gradually expose the patient to anxiety-provoking stimuli while preventing compulsive responses d) Provide support and reassurance to the patient during exposure to triggering stimuli.

A patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is undergoing exposure and response prevention therapy. The nurse explains that the goal of this therapy is to: a) Expose the patient to traumatic memories to promote desensitization b) Encourage the patient to engage in compulsive behaviors to reduce anxiety c) Gradually expose the patient to anxiety-provoking stimuli while preventing compulsive responses d) Provide support and reassurance to the patient during exposure to triggering stimuli.

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter5: The Therapeutic Approach To The Patient With A Life-threatening Illness

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