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ATI NURS 4850 Mental Health Questions
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Question 1 of 5
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: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Decrease anxiety to a tolerable level. In the context of OCD, repetitive behaviors like picking up after others often serve as a coping mechanism to alleviate anxiety. It provides a sense of control and temporary relief from distressing thoughts. This behavior is a form of ritualistic compulsion aimed at reducing anxiety.
Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because the primary purpose of the behavior in OCD is not to limit interaction time, manipulate/control others, or focus on meaningless tasks.
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