The client tentatively diagnosed with a borderline personality is admitted to the psychiatric unit for control of symptoms. Based on a thorough understanding of personality disorders, the nurse would select which nursing diagnosis as the priority?

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Risk for self-mutilation is a priority nursing diagnosis for a client with borderline personality disorder due to the high risk of self-harm behaviors associated with this condition.

The Client Tentatively Diagnosed with a Borderline Personality Is Admitted