A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with avoidant personality disorder. Which characteristic would the nurse expect to find? Select all that apply.

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Individuals with avoidant personality disorder appear timid, shy, and hesitant; fear criticism; and feel inadequate and inferior. These individuals are extremely sensitive to negative comments and disapproval and appraise situations more negatively than others do. Individuals with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder exhibit perfectionism and an intense involvement in details such that they have difficulty making decisions and completing tasks.

A Nurse Is Assessing a Client Diagnosed with Avoidant Personality