A Client with a History of Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)

A client with a history of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is seeking treatment for a gastrointestinal disorder and is scheduled for a colonoscopy at 10:00 AM.  Due to a computer glitch, the procedure is postponed to 3:00 PM.  Which response would be characteristic of an individual with OCPD?

A) "How dare they change my appointment?  I insist that the procedure be done at 10:00 AM."
B) "That's fine.  I can come in whenever it is convenient for everyone."
C) "This is unacceptable.  I had my whole day planned out."
D) "Why are they doing this to me?"

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