A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client with obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) who performs a 15-minute ritual with his dietary tray before eating. Which nursing actions are most appropriate for this client? Select all that apply
A) Allowing the client sufficient time to perform ritual
B) Requiring the client to eat in his room
C) Arranging the tray for the client
D) Supporting the client's efforts to understand the meaning of this behavior
E) Removing the tray when the client performs the ritual
F) Giving positive reinforcement for nonritualistic behaviors
A, D, F
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