Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. The client states 'I will just see my regular doctor at my annual checkup after I am discharged.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: It is recommended that you receive follow-up care from a mental health provider after you are discharged. This response is appropriate because individuals with borderline personality disorder require ongoing mental health support and specialized interventions. By recommending follow-up care from a mental health provider, the nurse is acknowledging the importance of continued treatment and monitoring for this particular diagnosis.
Choices A, C, and D are incorrect:
A: This response dismisses the need for mental health care and fails to address the specific needs of someone with borderline personality disorder.
C: This response suggests follow-up with a regular doctor, who may not have the expertise to manage the complexities of borderline personality disorder effectively.
D: This response praises the client's progress without addressing the need for ongoing mental health support, potentially leading to a lack of appropriate care and management.
Choices A, C, and D are incorrect:
A: This response dismisses the need for mental health care and fails to address the specific needs of someone with borderline personality disorder.
C: This response suggests follow-up with a regular doctor, who may not have the expertise to manage the complexities of borderline personality disorder effectively.
D: This response praises the client's progress without addressing the need for ongoing mental health support, potentially leading to a lack of appropriate care and management.