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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: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Decrease anxiety to a tolerable level. In OCD, repetitive behaviors like picking up after others serve to alleviate anxiety caused by obsessive thoughts. This behavior acts as a coping mechanism to manage distressing thoughts and reduce anxiety.
Choice A is incorrect as the behavior is not aimed at limiting interaction time.
Choice C is incorrect as the behavior is not focused on meaningful tasks but rather on compulsive actions.
Choice D is incorrect as the behavior is not intended to manipulate or control others but to manage internal anxiety.

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