ATI Mental Health Practice B 2023

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A home-health nurse is assessing a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and finds that the client demonstrates constant repetitive cleaning. The nurse knows that this behavior is an attempt to accomplish which of the following?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Decrease anxiety. The repetitive cleaning behavior in OCD is a manifestation of the client's attempt to reduce anxiety caused by intrusive thoughts or obsessions. This behavior provides temporary relief from anxiety by creating a sense of control.
Choice B is incorrect because OCD cleaning behaviors are not primarily aimed at preventing aggressive or impulsive behaviors.
Choice C is incorrect as the cleaning behavior is not typically a form of manipulation.
Choice D is incorrect as the primary goal of the behavior is not to decrease interaction time but to manage anxiety.

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