Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A nurse is planning care for a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following strategies should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Set clear and consistent boundaries. This is essential for clients with borderline personality disorder to establish a sense of safety and security. Setting boundaries helps maintain a therapeutic relationship and promotes predictability, reducing emotional dysregulation. Encouraging impulsive decisions (A) can exacerbate symptoms. Avoiding discussing past traumas (C) hinders therapeutic progress. Allowing the client to miss therapy sessions (D) can disrupt treatment continuity.