A 35-year-old client with OCD spends several hours each day arranging and rearranging household items in a specific order. The client becomes extremely distressed if the items are not arranged correctly. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?

A. A structured schedule may help with overall daily functioning, but it does not specifically address the compulsive behavior. B. Educating the client about the irrationality of the behavior is unlikely to reduce the compulsions, as this is a hallmark of OCD, where the individual is often unable to control the urges despite understanding their irrationality. C. Collaborating with the client to set realistic, gradual goals for changing the compulsive behavior is key in treating OCD. This approach allows the client to have input into their treatment plan and promotes realistic, achievable progress. D. Encouraging the client to resist the urge to rearrange items without providing a structured approach may lead to increased anxiety and frustration. Gradual exposure and behavior modification are more effective.