A nurse is providing behavioral therapy for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder. The client repeatedly checks that the doors are locked at night. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client when using thought stopping technique?

A. Having a family member check the locks may provide temporary relief but does not address the client’s compulsive behaviors or promote self-control. B. Abdominal breathing may help with anxiety, but it does not directly address the obsessive thoughts related to checking the locks. C. Keeping a journal may help track the behavior, but it does not serve as an intervention for the compulsion itself. D. Thought-stopping involves using a physical cue, such as snapping a rubber band, to interrupt the cycle of obsessive thinking and help the client refocus.