Practice Question
A client with borderline personality disorder reported to the nurse in the clinic that they feel empty and anxious and wants to cut their arms. The nurse should:
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Correct Answer:
assist the client to identify the trigger situation and choose a coping strategy.
Rationale:
♦️Clients with borderline personality disorder often exhibit impulsivity and emotional reactivity, especially under stress.
♦️ The urge to self-harm is commonly used as a maladaptive method to release or numb intense emotional pain.
♦️ Assisting the client to identify emotional triggers supports self-awareness and early intervention, which are key DBT principles.
♦️ By teaching and reinforcing healthy coping strategies (e.g., journaling, breathing techniques), the nurse helps the client avoid self-destructive choices.
♦️ This approach empowers the client to gain emotional control and develop problem-solving skills over time.
♦️ Providing structure and guidance during distress strengthens the therapeutic relationship and long-term emotional resilience.
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This question is from RN ATI Mental Health N200 Exam Cohort 2 which contains 68 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4