A patient with borderline personality disorder has self-inflicted wrist lacerations.The health care provider prescribes daily dressing changes.The nurse performing this care should:

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A matter-of-fact approach does not provide the patient with positive reinforcement for self-mutilation.The goal of providing emotional consistency is supported by this approach.All other options provide positive reinforcement of the behavior.

A Patient with Borderline Personality Disorder Has Self-Inflicted Wrist Lacerations