A nursing assistant interrupts the performance of a ritual by a client with obsessive compulsive disorder. What is the most likely client reaction?

a. Anxietyb. Hostilityc. Aggressiond. Withdrawal

a. Anxiety

Explanation:

Anxiety: In abnormal psychology, the term anxiety is defined as the process through which an individual's body naturally responds to a particular stress. It refers to an individual's feelings of apprehension and fear about what so ever is about to come.

Example: An individual going to school for the first day can cause him or her feel nervous or fearful.

Anxiety related disorders:

1. Panic Disorder.

2. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

3. Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

4. Social Phobia.

5. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

In the question above, the client's reaction would be related to anxiety.