A client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder brings up a conflict with the staff in a community meeting and develops a following of clients who unreasonably demand modification of unit rules. How can the nursing staff best handle this situation?

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Maintaining consistency of care through open communication is important in managing a client with borderline personality disorder who is trying to manipulate staff and other clients. Allowing the client to apply a democratic process or allowing a client spokesman to speak during a staff meeting may not be effective in addressing the unreasonable demands and may further fuel the conflict. Maintaining unit order by the application of an autocratic leadership style may also not be helpful in this situation as it may cause further tension and emotions in the clients with borderline personality disorder.

A Client Diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder Brings Up a Conflict