ATI Mental Health Practice B 2023

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A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and is constantly picking up after others in the day room. The nurse should recognize that the client uses this behavior to do which of the following?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Decrease anxiety to a tolerable level. In OCD, repetitive behaviors like picking up after others serve to reduce anxiety stemming from obsessive thoughts. This behavior acts as a coping mechanism to alleviate distress.
Choice A is incorrect as the behavior is driven by anxiety, not a desire to limit interaction time.
Choice B is incorrect as the behavior is not necessarily meaningful but rather a compulsive act.
Choice C is incorrect as the behavior is self-directed, not aimed at controlling others.

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