A client is admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of OCD and has been observed spending a significant amount of time during the day and night washing his hands. On the fourth day of treatment the client voices he feels better and is more comfortable when around others. The nurse knows the most appropriate nursing intervention is to:checkmark-iconcollaborate with the client to reduce the amount of time engaging in ritualistic behavior.checkmark-icondo not acknowledge the ritualistic behavior and it will decrease due to lack of secondary gain.checkmark-iconremind the client each they are observed washing their hands that it is inappropriate.checkmark-iconignore the ritualistic behavior as it will soon stop once the medication has time to be effective.
[Answered]: A client is admitted to the unit with a diagnosis…
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