ATI RN
ATI Mental Health 2023 II Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include to assist the client with impaired social interactions with others?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Explore feelings of abandonment. Individuals with borderline personality disorder commonly struggle with intense fear of abandonment, which can greatly impact their social interactions. By exploring these feelings, the nurse can help the client better understand and manage their emotions, ultimately improving their social interactions. Encouraging dependent behaviors (
A) may reinforce maladaptive patterns. Avoiding discussing maladaptive behaviors (
C) can hinder progress in therapy. Assigning the same staff members daily (
D) may provide consistency but does not directly address the client's social interactions.
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