The nurse tells a client diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder that the nursing staff will start alternating weekend shifts. Which response should the nurse expect from this client?

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Individuals with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder often have a preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control. They may adhere strictly to rules, regulations, and schedules. The response in choice D reflects distress over a change that might not align with existing rules or expectations, which is characteristic of this disorder.

The Nurse Tells a Client Diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder