A forensic nurse assesses hesitation wounds on a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. What assessment data led to this conclusion?

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Hesitation wounds are usually superficial, sharp-force wounds on the lower part of the body, often seen in cases of suicidal behavior or self-harm. In a client with borderline personality disorder, the presence of such wounds may suggest self-injurious behavior. Bruising in various stages of discoloration, deep cuts exposing muscle tissue of the wrist, and vertical lacerations of the face are not necessarily indicative of hesitation wounds.

A Forensic Nurse Assesses Hesitation Wounds on a Client Diagnosed