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    RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Proctored Exam

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

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Irritability: While clients with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) may become frustrated when things are not done their way, persistent irritability is more characteristic of mood or anxiety disorders rather than a core feature of OCPD. B. Impulsivity: Impulsivity is typically associated with borderline or antisocial personality disorders. Clients with OCPD are generally rigid, controlled, and rule-bound rather than impulsive. C. Takes advantage of others: This behavior is more aligned with antisocial personality disorder. Clients with OCPD are often rule-abiding and conscientious, though they may be excessively controlling or critical. D. Shows perfectionism: Perfectionism is a hallmark of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. Clients often set excessively high standards for themselves and others, are preoccupied with orderliness, and may have difficulty delegating tasks.

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