A Patient Diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder Has Self-Inflicted Wrist

question 14

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) maintain a stern and authoritarian affect.
• B) provide care in a matter-of-fact manner.
• C) encourage the patient to express anger.
• D) be very rigid and challenging.

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Definitions:

Zygomatic Arch

The bone that forms the prominence of the cheek, extending from the zygomatic bone to the temporal bone.

Lower Limb

Refers to the part of the body extending from the hip to the toes, inclusive of the thigh, knee, leg, ankle, and foot.

Upper Torso

The upper part of the human body, including the chest, shoulders, and back, housing vital organs such as the heart and lungs.

Tibial Tuberosity

A protrusion on the tibia or shin bone where the patellar ligament attaches, prominent in the knee joint area.