Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Explaining response prevention, part of ERP therapy, targets OCD directly and is a priority. Medication (B) and relaxation (C) are secondary, and assessment (D) follows intervention planning.