Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
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.