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Question 1 of 5

A client diagnosed with an obsessive-compulsive disorder spends many hours during the day and night washing hands. The nurse should initially allow the client to continue this behavior because it has what therapeutic effect for the client?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The compulsive act provides immediate relief from anxiety and is used to cope with stress, conflict, or pain. Options 2 and 3 are also incorrect interpretations of the client's need to perform this behavior. Although the client may feel the need to increase self-esteem, that is not the primary goal of this behavior.

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