A nurse is teaching the caregiver of a client who has Parkinson's disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Choice A rationale:

Monitoring the client for a period of time after meals helps prevent behaviors such as purging or excessive exercise, which individuals with anorexia nervosa might engage in to compensate for food intake.

Choice B rationale:

Encouraging a specific weight gain is not the initial priority. Weight restoration should be approached carefully and gradually to avoid refeeding syndrome.

Choice C rationale:

Allowing the client to exercise for less than 1 hr per day is a potential intervention, but the priority is to observe the client after meals to prevent harmful behaviors.

Choice D rationale:

Weighing the client in the morning every other day is an important monitoring step, but it is not the initial intervention during admission.

Choice A rationale:

Clients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often benefit from maintaining control over their daily activities and schedules. Allowing the client autonomy in scheduling activities can help them manage their symptoms while feeling in control.

Choice B rationale:

Antipsychotic medications are not the first-line treatment for OCD, and their use would depend on the presence of other coexisting conditions.

Choice C rationale:

Providing ample time for rituals may inadvertently reinforce the compulsive behaviors associated with OCD. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with exposure and response prevention is the recommended treatment for OCD.

Choice D rationale:

Implosion therapy, also known as flooding, exposes the client to anxiety-provoking stimuli in a controlled and safe environment. However, it is not typically the first-line treatment for OCD and requires careful implementation under the guidance of a mental health professional.