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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Setting limits for clients with mental health disorders helps them to feel more stable in their environment because these clients often are incapable of setting limits on their own.Encouraging family visits may be beneficial for needs of comfort and love but not for stability.Rewarding this client by allowing him to increase the number of times he may clean the bathroom does not provide for stability because it fosters inconsistency in rules and routines.Encouraging group activities is beneficial for diversional purposes and love and belonging needs but does not best address the stability issue.

One of the Goals of Therapy Established with a Client