A Client Diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder Brings Up a Conflict

question 20

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder brings up a conflict with the staff in a community meeting and develops a following of clients who unreasonably demand modification of unit rules. How can the nursing staff best handle this situation?

• A)Allow the clients to apply the democratic process when developing unit rules.
• B)Maintain consistency of care by open communication to avoid staff manipulation.
• C)Allow the client spokesman to verbalize concerns during a unit staff meeting.
• D)Maintain unit order by the application of autocratic leadership.

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