Multiple Choice
A patient diagnosed with borderline personality disorder was hospitalized several times after multiple episodes of head banging and carving on both wrists. The patient remains impulsive. Which nursing diagnosis is the initial focus of this patient's care?
A) Self-mutilation
B) Impaired skin integrity
C) Risk for injury
D) Powerlessness
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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