When planning care for a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, which self-harm behavior should a nurse expect the client to exhibit?

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Clients with borderline personality disorder often engage in self-harm behaviors such as suicidal gestures to elicit a rescue response from others. This behavior is a way for the client to express their emotional pain and seek attention or validation from others. It is important for the nurse to assess and address the underlying emotional distress and provide alternative coping strategies to manage the client's emotions. The other options (A, C, and D) are not commonly associated with self-harm behaviors in clients with borderline personality disorder.

When Planning Care for a Client Diagnosed with Borderline Personality