The case study is on an 8-year-old boy, manifesting psychiatric symptoms. The mother reported that the client had become very nervous and worried. He also spends most of the time cleaning his hand because he fears his hands could get contaminated and become sick like he previously did. The client has also been avoiding playing with his friend and attending school. Other symptoms include irritability and sleep problems. Accordingly, this assignment involves making decisions about the diagnosis for the client and treatment choices. The paper will conclude by discussing ethical aspects likely to impact the treatment of the client.

Decision Point One

According to the presented symptoms for this client, the decision regarding the diagnosis of the client is that he has…

You will be asked to make three decisions concerning the diagnosis and treatment for this client. Be sure to consider co-morbid physical as well as mental factors that might impact the client’s diagnosis and treatment NURS 6660 week 5 decision tree assignment – obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Essay