Obsessive-compulsive disorder and ritualistic behavior

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A client with obsessive-compulsive disorder and ritualistic behavior must brush the hair back from their forehead 15 times before carrying out any activity. The nurse notices that the client's hair is thinning and the skin on the forehead is irritated - possible effects of this ritual. When planning the client's care, the nurse should assign highest priority to: exploring the purpose of the ritualistic behavior. helping the client identify how the ritualistic behavior interferes with daily activities. setting consistent limits on the ritualistic behavior if it harms the client or others. using problem solving to help the client manage anxiety more effectively.

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