Multiple Choice
A patient diagnosed with borderline personality disorder has self-inflicted wrist lacerations. The health care provider prescribes daily dressing changes. The nurse performing this care should:
A) encourage the patient to express anger.
B) provide care in a kind but matter-of-fact manner.
C) demonstrate sympathy and concern.
D) offer to listen to the patient's feelings about cutting.
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