ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has borderline personality disorder and exhibits manipulative behavior. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Implement consistent limit-setting. For clients with borderline personality disorder and manipulative behavior, consistent limit-setting helps establish boundaries and promote a sense of security. By enforcing clear and consistent rules, the nurse can prevent manipulation and maintain a therapeutic environment. Encouraging flexibility with unit rules (choice
A) may enable manipulation and disrupt the treatment process. Allowing the client to negotiate consequences (choice
C) can reinforce manipulative behaviors. Avoiding addressing manipulative behavior (choice
D) can lead to escalation and reinforcement of maladaptive behaviors.
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