A Nurse Set Limits for a Patient Diagnosed with a Borderline

question 14

Multiple Choice

A nurse set limits for a patient diagnosed with a borderline personality disorder. The patient tells the nurse, "You used to care about me. I thought you were wonderful. Now I can see I was mistaken. You're terrible." This outburst can be assessed as:

• A) denial.
• B) splitting.
• C) reaction formation.
• D) separation-individuation strategies.

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Definitions:

Illness

A state of being unhealthy in body or mind, often characterized by disease or ailment.

Hospitalization

The act of admitting a person to a hospital for medical care, treatment, or observation.

Separation Anxiety

A disorder characterized by excessive anxiety regarding separation from home or from people to whom the individual has a strong emotional attachment.

Hospitalized Toddler

A young child between the ages of one and three who is receiving medical care or treatment in a hospital.