Which nursing intervention is appropriate for a client with obsessive-compulsive disorder?

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B. Recognize the anxiety behind the ritual and set gradual limits — OCD rituals are driven by anxiety. The nurse acknowledges the anxiety and uses structured, gradual limit-setting rather than abrupt confrontation.

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A. Abruptly stop all rituals without warning

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C. Join the ritual to show support

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D. Punish ritual behavior with loss of privileges