ATI RN
ATI n200 Pharmacology Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client with borderline personality disorder reports to the nurse that they anxious & wants to cut their thigh. The nurse should first:
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Rationale: The nurse should assist the client to identify the trigger situation and choose a coping strategy first because it addresses the root cause of the self-harming behavior in a client with borderline personality disorder. This approach helps the client develop healthier coping mechanisms to manage their anxiety and impulses. Restraining the client (
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A) may escalate the situation and violate the client's autonomy. Sending the client to a crisis intervention unit (
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C) may be necessary in severe cases but is not the first step in managing the client's anxiety. Advising the client to take an anxiolytic (
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D) without addressing the underlying trigger and coping strategies may not be effective in the long term.
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