A forensic nurse assesses hesitation wounds on a client diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder.Which assessment data led to this conclusion?

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Hesitation wounds are shallow cuts that indicate hesitance or uncertainty during self-harm attempts. Superficial, sharp-force wounds on the lower part of the body can be an indicator of hesitation wounds, particularly in individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder who may engage in self-harm behaviors. Bruising and deep cuts exposing muscle tissue of the wrist are not necessarily indicators of hesitation wounds, and vertical lacerations of the face are more likely to be indicative of intentional self-harm rather than hesitation wounds.

A Forensic Nurse Assesses Hesitation Wounds on a Client Diagnosed