When collaborating on a care plan for a patient who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), nurses would do all of the following except:
A) Teach the patient about the nature of the disorder
B) Involve the client in the plan of care
C) Maintain a nonjudgmental atmosphere
D) Allow the ritual three times a day
D
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