Which outcome has priority for a patient with borderline personality disorder being dis-charged from an outpatient treatment environment?
a. Patient demonstrates control over self-destructive impulses.
b. Patient can identify symptoms that indicate a need for psychotherapy.
c. Patient demonstrates an understanding of the importance of medication compli-ance.
d. Patient actively participates in a community 12-step group related to relevant care.
ANS: A
The patient's ability to control self-destructive impulses has priority over the other options because doing so will affect patient safety.
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