A patient diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, suddenly displays superficial scratches to both forearms after learning that a trusted staff member will be leaving the unit permanently. Which nursing diagnosis, related to losses and endings in the nurse-patient relationship, should be considered for inclusion into the patient's plan of care?

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The patient's anxiety has led to the regression in self harm behavior. Noncompliance, knowledge deficit, and self-care deficit are not diagnoses dealing with losses and endings.

A Patient Diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, Suddenly Displays Superficial