When caring for a client newly diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder,which action by the nurse is appropriate?
A) Do not interrupt the ritual.
B) Interrupt the ritual.
C) Teach about antianxiety foods.
D) Teach ritual interruption skills.

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A) Do not interrupt the ritual because the client may feel compelled to start from the beginning. For the newly diagnosed client, teaching ritual interruption skills and teaching about antianxiety foods would not be the priority.
B) Do not interrupt the ritual because the client may feel compelled to start from the beginning. For the newly diagnosed client, teaching ritual interruption skills and teaching about antianxiety foods would not be the priority.
C) Do not interrupt the ritual because the client may feel compelled to start from the beginning. For the newly diagnosed client, teaching ritual interruption skills and teaching about antianxiety foods would not be the priority.
D) Do not interrupt the ritual because the client may feel compelled to start from the beginning. For the newly diagnosed client, teaching ritual interruption skills and teaching about antianxiety foods would not be the priority.

When Caring for a Client Newly Diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder,which