A client diagnosed with OCD is admitted to a psychiatric unit.The client has an elaborate routine for toileting activities.Which should be the initial client outcome during the first week of hospitalization?
A)The client will refrain from ritualistic behaviors during daylight hours.
B)The client will wake early enough to complete rituals prior to breakfast.
C)The client will participate in three unit activities by day 3.
D)The client will substitute a productive activity for rituals by day 1.

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The initial client outcome should be realistic and acknowledge the client's current needs and behaviors. Allowing the client to wake early to complete rituals prior to breakfast (B) is a realistic and compassionate approach that acknowledges the client's need to perform rituals while also encouraging participation in daily unit activities. It does not force immediate cessation of rituals, which could cause significant distress, but rather integrates the client's needs into the therapeutic environment.

A Client Diagnosed with OCD Is Admitted to a Psychiatric