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

A) A lack of empathy is more commonly associated with antisocial personality disorder rather than obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD). Individuals with OCPD may have difficulty expressing emotions, but they often maintain a sense of morality and are capable of empathy, albeit it may be less visible due to their rigid thinking. B) Lability, or rapid mood changes, is typically seen in borderline personality disorder rather than OCPD. Clients with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder often exhibit a stable mood but may be seen as overly serious or focused on order and control. C) Clients with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder tend to be goal-oriented. They often exhibit perfectionism, meticulousness, and a strong need for orderliness, which drives their behavior. This focus on goals and tasks is a hallmark of OCPD, distinguishing it from other personality disorders that may not have this same level of achievement orientation. D) Provocative behavior is more indicative of borderline or histrionic personality disorders. Individuals with OCPD typically do not engage in attention-seeking or provocative behaviors; instead, they are more reserved and focused on their own rigid standards and tasks.