Psychosocial Integrity

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Learn about the definition for this nursing term.

Recurring thoughts, ideas, feelings, or actions that either cause significant psychological distress or interfere with effective living. Common obsessions include concerns about cleanliness, injury, or sexual impulses. Common compulsions include repetitive handwashing, cleaning, praying, counting, or making things orderly.

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