A client with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) reports feeling "driven" to check the locks on the front door at least six times every night. Which response is best for the nurse to provide?

A) While exploring past experiences may be relevant, it does not directly address the client's current thoughts or behaviors. B) Asking about the client's thoughts during the compulsive behavior helps to understand the underlying cognitive processes driving the behavior, which is essential in cognitive- behavioral therapy for OCD. C) While repetitive behaviors in OCD can serve to alleviate anxiety temporarily, this response does not address the cognitive aspect of the client's experience. D) While it is true that feelings of being driven to do something are related to anxiety in OCD, this response does not facilitate further exploration of the client's cognitive processes.