A nurse is preparing to administer a nasogastric (NG) tube feeding to a school-age child. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

A. Shows perfectionism. Clients with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) are characterized by perfectionism, a preoccupation with orderliness, control, and rules, and a need for mental and interpersonal control, often at the expense of flexibility and efficiency.

B. Takes advantage of others. This behavior is more typical of antisocial personality disorder, not OCPD. Clients with OCPD tend to be highly conscientious, not manipulative or exploitative.

C. Irritability. While clients with OCPD may become frustrated or anxious if things are not done their way, chronic irritability is not a hallmark feature of the disorder.

D. Impulsivity. Impulsivity is more commonly associated with borderline or antisocial personality disorders. In contrast, clients with OCPD are typically rigid, cautious, and rule-bound.

A. Heart rate. The client has a heart rate of 120/min, which is tachycardia and may indicate dehydration, mania-related hyperactivity, or a response to poor nutritional status. This requires immediate follow-up to assess for cardiovascular strain or fluid imbalance.
B.Sleep deprivation (has not slept for 2 days) can exacerbate mania, contribute to delirium, and impair judgment. This requires prompt intervention to ensure safety and stabilization.

C. Hallucinations. The client is responding to internal stimuli, indicating active psychosis, which poses a safety risk to the client and others. Hallucinations require immediate intervention to stabilize mental health and prevent harm.
D. Skin turgor. Poor skin turgor suggests dehydration, which is a priority physiological concern, especially when paired with tachycardia and failure to recall last food intake. This finding indicates the need for fluid and electrolyte evaluation and possible replacement.
E. Poor hygiene is important for overall care but is not an immediate threat to the client’s safety or physiological stability. It can be addressed after urgent medical and psychiatric concerns are managed.