The nurse tells a client that the nursing staff will start alternating weekend shifts.Which response should the nurse identify as characteristic of clients diagnosed with OCPD?

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Individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) tend to be preoccupied with orderliness, perfectionism, and control. They often adhere strictly to rules, procedures, and schedules. The response questioning the existence of a rule governing the decision reflects this preoccupation with rules and the discomfort with changes that might not align with established procedures or expectations.

The Nurse Tells a Client That the Nursing Staff Will