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The client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder is admitted to the unit after having attempted to cut her wrists with a pair of scissors. The client has several scars on both arms from self-mutilation and suicide gestures. A staff member states to the nurse, 'It's just attention that she wants, she's not going to kill herself.' The nurse should respond to the staff member by saying:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Saying 'Any attempt at self-harm is serious, and safety is a priority' corrects the staff's minimization, emphasizes the importance of safety, and reinforces a professional, non-judgmental approach.

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