Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following defense mechanisms is commonly used by clients who have this disorder and has the potential to create division amongst the healthcare team?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Splitting, viewing people as all good or bad, is common in borderline personality disorder and can divide healthcare teams. Other mechanisms donÔÇÖt typically cause such conflict.