Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
A home-health nurse is assessing a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and finds that the client demonstrates constant repetitive cleaning. The nurse knows that this behavior is an attempt to accomplish which of the following?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Decrease anxiety. In individuals with OCD, compulsive behaviors such as repetitive cleaning are performed to alleviate the distressing anxiety caused by obsessions. Cleaning provides a sense of control and temporary relief from anxiety. Choice A is incorrect as the behavior is driven by internal anxiety, not manipulation. Choice B is incorrect as the behavior does not aim to avoid social interaction. Choice C is incorrect as the cleaning behavior is not directly related to preventing aggressive or impulsive behaviors.