As a nurse prepares to administer medication to a patient diagnosed with a borderline personality disorder, the patient says, "Just leave it on the table. I'll take it when I finish combing my hair." What is the nurse's best response?
A) Reinforce this assertive action by the patient. Leave the medication on the table as requested.
B) Respond to the patient, "I'm worried that you might not take it. I'll come back later."
C) Say to the patient, "I must watch you take the medication. Please take it now."
D) Ask the patient, "Why don't you want to take your medication now?"
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