The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with hoarding disorder. Which statement would the nurse expect to hear from the client?

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Individuals with hoarding disorder often have difficulty discarding items due to a perceived need to save them. They may also experience distress at the thought of getting rid of items, leading to excessive accumulation of possessions that clutter living areas. This behavior can be related to perfectionism, where the individual feels unable to organize or discard items perfectly, thus leading to accumulation. Choices B, C, and D are not typically associated with hoarding disorder.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Client Diagnosed with Hoarding Disorder