Practice Question
A nurse is reviewing the medical records of clients that may be at risk to engage in self-injury. The nurse identifies which information as risk for self-harm behaviors?
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Correct Answer:
A client that has a history of borderline personality disorder.
Rationale:
💠 Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is strongly associated with self-injurious behaviors such as cutting, burning, or other forms of self-harm. These actions are often used as a maladaptive coping mechanism to manage intense emotional dysregulation, feelings of emptiness, and fear of abandonment.
💠 Individuals with BPD frequently experience impulsivity and rapid mood changes, which can increase the likelihood of acting on self-harm urges during periods of stress or perceived rejection.
💠 Self-harm in this population is not always a suicide attempt but rather a method to relieve emotional pain, express distress, or regain a sense of control.
💠 The presence of a history of self-injury or BPD diagnosis should prompt nurses to implement safety measures, conduct thorough risk assessments, and initiate early interventions such as emotional support, crisis planning, and referral to appropriate mental health services.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4