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    Ati Mental Health Proctored Exam 3

    A nurse in a mental health facility is planning care for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and is newly admitted to the unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take regarding the client's compulsive behaviors?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Isolating the client is not helpful and may increase anxiety, potentially worsening the compulsive behaviors. B. Setting strict limits can lead to resistance and increased anxiety, making compulsive behaviors more difficult to manage. C. Confronting the client about the senseless nature of their compulsions is not effective and may increase anxiety, making the behaviors more intense. Instead, it is important to provide support and understanding while working with the client to reduce the impact of OCD on daily functioning. D. Clients with OCD often perform compulsive rituals to reduce anxiety. Planning time for rituals allows the nurse to balance the need to manage the behavior with the need to provide structure and care.

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