A nurse is caring for a client with obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD). The client walks around the unit, checking and rechecking the lock on each door. Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention for this client?
A) Distract the client with other activities whenever she tries to check the locks.
B) Report the behavior to the physician every time she begins the ritual.
C) Lock the client's room so that she cannot engage in the ritualistic behavior.
D) Help the client to identify what is causing the anxiety that leads to the ritualistic behavior.
D
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