Asked by Surangana Sircar on Sep 22, 2024
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A patient diagnosed with borderline personality disorder has self-inflicted wrist lacerations. The health care provider prescribes daily dressing changes. The nurse performing this care should:
A) encourage the patient to express anger.
B) provide care in a kind but matter-of-fact manner.
C) demonstrate sympathy and concern.
D) offer to listen to the patient's feelings about cutting.
Borderline Personality Disorder
A psychological condition marked by widespread fluctuations in emotions, relationships with others, sense of self, and actions.
Self-Inflicted Lacerations
Cuts or injuries that an individual deliberately inflicts on their own body, often as a coping mechanism for emotional distress.
- Comprehend the fundamentals of therapeutic communication methods tailored for individuals with personality disorders.
- Understand the importance of upholding firm boundaries and limits with patients who have been diagnosed with personality disorders.
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Muskan Sayed1 day ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A matter-of-fact approach does not provide the patient with positive reinforcement for self-mutilation. The goal of providing emotional consistency is supported by this approach. The incorrect options provide positive reinforcement of the behavior.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the fundamentals of therapeutic communication methods tailored for individuals with personality disorders.
- Understand the importance of upholding firm boundaries and limits with patients who have been diagnosed with personality disorders.
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