One of the Goals of Therapy Established with a Client

question 11

Multiple Choice

One of the goals of therapy established with a client on a mental health unit who has been given a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is to improve his feelings of stability in his environment.Much of his OCD behavior manifests as cleanliness and control of germs.Which nursing intervention most likely would help this client to feel more stable in his environment?

• A)Encouraging visits from family members and friends
• B)Rewarding him for acceptable behavior by increasing the number of times he is allowed to clean his bathroom daily
• C)Encouraging him to participate in group activities
• D)Allowing him to wash his hands only for an agreed upon number of times daily

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