Asked by Dylan Rodrigues on Jun 04, 2024
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A patient diagnosed with borderline personality disorder self-inflicted wrist lacerations after gaining new privileges on the unit. The cause of the self-mutilation is probably related to:
A) inherited disorder that manifests itself as an incapacity to tolerate stress.
B) use of projective identification and splitting to bring anxiety to manageable levels.
C) constitutional inability to regulate affect, predisposing to psychic disorganization.
D) fear of abandonment associated with progress toward autonomy and independence.
Borderline Personality Disorder
A mental health disorder showing a persistent pattern of varying moods, self-image, and behavior, often resulting in impulsive actions and problems in relationships.
Self-Mutilation
Intentional injury to one's own body tissues without the intent of suicide, often as a coping mechanism for emotional distress.
Fear of Abandonment
An intense worry or anxiety that one will be left alone or rejected, often leading to clingy or needy behavior in relationships.
- Identify the primary nursing diagnoses for patients with personality disorders who display behaviors of violence or self-harm.
- Recognize the importance of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in assisting individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) to control impulses of self-harm.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the primary nursing diagnoses for patients with personality disorders who display behaviors of violence or self-harm.
- Recognize the importance of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in assisting individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) to control impulses of self-harm.
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