Practice Question
A nurse is providing behavioral therapy for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder. The client repeatedly checks that the doors are locked at night. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client when using thought stopping technique?
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Correct Answer:
"Snap a rubber band on your wrist when you think about checking the locks."
Rationale:
🟡 Thought stopping is a cognitive-behavioral technique used to interrupt obsessive thoughts with a physical or verbal cue.
🟡 Snapping a rubber band provides a mild aversive stimulus that helps shift the client’s focus from the compulsion.
🟡 This method encourages awareness of thought patterns and promotes behavioral control.
🟡 It is especially useful in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) where rituals interfere with daily functioning.
🟡 The goal is to eventually reduce and eliminate the compulsive behavior by replacing it with a healthier response.
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This question is from RN ATI Mental Health-2023 which contains 45 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4