A psychiatric nurse assesses a client who commonly experiences anxiety. Which comment by this person indicates the possibility of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
Select one:

This statement by the patient suggests that they may be projecting their feelings, thoughts, and attitudes toward their parents and uncle onto the therapist. This projection is a common phenomenon in therapy and is known as transference. Transference occurs when a patient transfers emotions, desires, and expectations from one person to another, usually the therapist. It can be positive or negative and can affect the therapeutic relationship.

Therefore, the statement "Talking to you feels like talking to my parents and uncle" is a clear indication of transference and should be carefully considered by the therapist in the ongoing therapy sessions. The therapist should explore the patient's feelings and experiences with their parents and uncle to better understand the nature of the transference and how it may be affecting the therapeutic process.

Refeeding syndrome is a potentially life-threatening complication that can occur when a person with anorexia nervosa or other forms of malnutrition begins to eat again after a period of starvation. It is characterized by electrolyte imbalances and fluid shifts that can lead to cardiovascular dysfunction, including heart failure and arrhythmias. Therefore, when caring for a patient with anorexia nervosa who is being refed, it is important for the nurse to closely monitor the patient’s cardiovascular system for signs of dysfunction.

Option a. Endocrine system dysfunction can occur in patients with anorexia nervosa, but it is not typically associated with refeeding syndrome.

Option b. Respiratory system dysfunction can occur in patients with anorexia nervosa, but it is not typically associated with refeeding syndrome.

Option c. Musculoskeletal system dysfunction can occur in patients with anorexia nervosa, but it is not typically associated with refeeding syndrome.