Within several days of hospitalization, a client is repeatedly washing the top of the same table. Which initial intervention is best for the nurse to implement to help the client cope with anxiety related to this behavior?
a. Administer a prescribed PRN antianxiety medication.
b. Assist the client to identify stimuli that precipitates the ritualistic activity.
c. Allow time for the ritualistic behavior, then redirect the client to other activities.
d. Teach the client relaxation and thought stopping techniques.