A nurse is assessing a client who has obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?

Rationale: A. Lack of empathy: This is characteristic of narcissistic personality disorder rather than obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD). Clients with OCPD may appear rigid and controlling but do not typically demonstrate a profound lack of empathy. B. Fear of abandonment: This is a hallmark feature of borderline personality disorder, not OCPD. Clients with OCPD usually struggle with control, orderliness, and perfectionism rather than intense fears of being abandoned. C. Distrust of others: Distrust is more indicative of paranoid personality disorder. While OCPD clients may be critical or controlling, pervasive suspicion and mistrust are not primary features. D. Focus on perfectionism: A hallmark manifestation of OCPD is a preoccupation with order, rules, and perfectionism. Clients may become inflexible, excessively devoted to work, and unable to delegate tasks due to their high standards, making this the expected finding.