The client with OCD has counting and checking rituals that prolong attempts to perform ADLs and get ready for activities of the day. The nurse knows that interrupting the client's ritual to assist in faster task completion will likely result in
a. a burst of increased anxiety.
b. gratitude for the nurse's assistance.
c. relief from stopping the ritual.
d. symptoms of depression or suicidality.
Answer: a. a burst of increased anxiety.
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