A client with borderline personality disorder approaches the nurse voicing concerns about inattentive staff. The client blames the nursing staff for the client's feelings of unimportance
The nurse's best therapeutic response to this client would include which of the following statements? A) "That's all in your imagination.".
B) "You need to share your feelings with the nurses you feel are ignoring you.".
C) "Tell me more about your feeling of being ignored.".
D) "I will bring it up at the next meeting.".
B
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