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#301: The ABCs of OCD
FromStraight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Jul 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Obsessive compulsive disorder is a chronic mental health condition in which the individual has recurring, unwanted thoughts or fears that cause a significant amount of stress that can only be relieved by performing ritualistic behavior. The recurring thoughts or fears are the individual’s obsessions. The ritualistic activity that alleviates the obsessive thoughts and the associated stress is the compulsion.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The pathophysiology of OCD and who is most at risk
Complications of the condition
Key signs and symptoms of OCD
Priority nursing assessments
How OCD is diagnosed
Treatment for OCD, including cognitive behavioral therapy and pharmacology
Important patient education
Read the article about obsessive compulsive disorder and view references here.
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The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The pathophysiology of OCD and who is most at risk
Complications of the condition
Key signs and symptoms of OCD
Priority nursing assessments
How OCD is diagnosed
Treatment for OCD, including cognitive behavioral therapy and pharmacology
Important patient education
Read the article about obsessive compulsive disorder and view references here.
Change the way you study with Study Sesh. If you’re tired of sitting and staring at a screen or a book, it’s time to check out Study Sesh!
If this episode helped you, please take a moment to rate and review the show! This helps others find the podcast, which helps me help even more people ?
_____________________________________
The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider’s scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Released:
Jul 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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