Which finding is likely to cause anxiety in a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder?
A) Skewed wall hanging
B) Cup handles facing same direction
C) Full soap container
D) Neat and orderly desktop
A
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A crooked wall hanging would catch the attention of the client with OCD. People who suffer from OCD will experience increased anxiety when they are not permitted to perform the anxiety-relieving ritual such as handwashing, cleaning, placing items in a particular arrangement, or keeping their life arranged in an orderly fashion. Anything that creates a disturbing thought can result in a need for correction.
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