Multiple Choice
A patient with borderline personality disorder has been hospitalized several times after self-injurious behavior and suicide attempts.The patient has entered dialectical behavior therapy on an outpatient basis.During therapy,the advanced practice nurse has been counseling her regarding self-harm behavior management.Today the patient called the nurse and reported "feeling empty and anxious" and wants to cut herself.Which response would best help in this situation?
A) Arrange for an emergency admission to a crisis unit.
B) Arrange for an emergency admission to an inpatient unit.
C) Assist the patient to identify and choose a coping strategy.
D) Advise the patient to take an anxiolytic,then go to sleep.
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