A patient diagnosed with OCD paces up and down the corridor counting every tile. Select the nurse's best action.
A) Offer to play cards with the patient in the dayroom.
B) Ask the patient, "Why are you pacing and counting?"
C) Take the patient's arm and escort the patient to a quiet area.
D) Permit the patient to pace and count until feeling more comfortable.
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