NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test Practice Question

An adult admitted for surgery also is diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder. The client spends most of her time in the bathroom washing her hands. The client is scheduled for surgery at 8:00 A.M. and is to be premedicated at 7:00 A.M. Which nursing action will be most appropriate?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Providing a wash basin accommodates her OCD hand-washing ritual, reducing anxiety post-medication while ensuring she remains in bed.

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