When a client with borderline personality disorder self-injures, the nurse’s best initial action is to:
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Correct answer: Clean the wound and ensure safety
The first priority is to ensure physical safety before exploring emotional triggers or consequences.
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More Personality Disorders questions
- Which personality disorder is most associated with criminal activity and lack of guilt?
- Which nursing approach is most effective for clients with personality disorders?
- A client with borderline personality disorder says, “If you don’t come back, I’ll kill myself!” The nurse should:
- Which feature best distinguishes schizoid personality disorder from avoidant personality disorder?
- Which statement reflects the primary characteristic of paranoid personality disorder?
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