ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam 3 Questions
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A 35-year-old client with OCD spends several hours each day arranging and rearranging household items in a specific order. The client becomes extremely distressed if the items are not arranged correctly. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Collaborate with the client to set realistic goals for behavior change. This intervention is most appropriate because it involves working together with the client to establish achievable objectives for modifying the compulsive behavior. By collaborating with the client, it promotes empowerment and active participation in the treatment process, increasing the likelihood of successful outcomes.
Choice A, assisting the client in developing a structured schedule, may not directly address the underlying issue of compulsive behavior.
Choice B, providing education about the irrationality of the behavior, may not be effective as individuals with OCD often already know their behaviors are irrational but feel compelled to engage in them.
Choice D, encouraging the client to resist the urge to rearrange items, may increase distress and may not be sustainable in the long run.
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