Practice Question
A client with borderline personality disorder tells the nurse, "You are the best nurse on the unit! The other nurses don't care about me the way you do." Which response should the nurse provide to this client?
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Correct Answer:
The other nurses and I are here to help you get better.
Rationale:
🟢 The client with borderline personality disorder (BPD) is demonstrating splitting, a defense mechanism characterized by idealizing one caregiver and devaluing others.
🟢 The nurse's response should emphasize the team approach and set clear therapeutic boundaries while still validating the client’s emotional needs.
🟢 This answer avoids reinforcing the splitting behavior, which can lead to disruption in care continuity and team conflict.
🟢 It reminds the client that all staff are committed to providing consistent and professional care.
🟢 Maintaining neutrality and reinforcing team unity is essential to managing clients with BPD effectively.
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This question is from RN HESI Mental Health Exam 3 which contains 46 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: HESI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN Hesi Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4