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anzhelika [568]
8 months ago
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the client has begun to wash the hands every hour due to the fear of germs becoming embedded in the client's skin leading the cl

ient to develop cancer. the nurse interprets this behavior as indicating which condition?
Medicine
1 answer:
Sauron [17]8 months ago
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The interpretation of the behavior that 'the client has begun to wash the hands every hour due to the fear of germs becoming embedded in the client's skin leading the client to develop cancer' indicates the condition of compulsion.

<h2>What is compulsion?</h2>

Compulsion is a psychological disorder in which a person performs an action out of an overpowering sense of obligation.

The behavior as mentioned in the question indicated that the client may be suffering from obsessive compulsion disorder (OCD) which make a strong urge inside them to wash hand frequently and protect themself from the germs. Compulsions like this  could be dangerous.

To know more about  obsessive compulsion disorder, go to URL

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