A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and is constantly picking up after others in the day room. The nurse should recognize that the client uses this behavior to do which of the following?

A. The behavior of picking up after others does not limit interaction time with others; it is driven by anxiety. B. The compulsive behavior in OCD is often used as a coping mechanism to reduce anxiety. The client is attempting to neutralize or manage obsessive thoughts by performing these repetitive actions. C. The behavior is not intended to focus attention on meaningful tasks but to alleviate distress. D. While the behavior might seem to control the environment, the primary motivation is anxiety reduction, not manipulation of others.