Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder and recently used manipulation to gain access to a restricted area. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
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Correct Answer:
“Let's discuss the consequences of your actions."
Rationale:
🔷 Clients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) often display behaviors such as manipulation, impulsivity, and boundary testing.
🔷These behaviors are driven by emotional dysregulation and fear of abandonment.
🔷 Responding by discussing the natural consequences promotes accountability without being punitive or confrontational.
🔷 This approach sets firm and consistent limits, which is essential in the therapeutic management of BPD.
🔷 It also encourages the client to engage in reflective thinking and take responsibility for their behavior within a safe, nonjudgmental framework.
🔷 Therapeutic responses must avoid emotional engagement in manipulation and instead support the client's growth in emotional regulation and trust-building.
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This question is from PN Mental Health 2023 which contains 61 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4