Which statement made by a patient diagnosed with borderline personality disorder indicates the treatment plan is effective?
a. "I think you are the best nurse on the unit."
b. "I'm never going to get high on drugs again."
c. "I felt empty and wanted to hurt myself, so I called you."
d. "I hate my mother. I called her today, and she wasn't home."
ANS: C
Seeking a staff member instead of impulsively self-mutilating shows an adaptive coping strategy. The incorrect responses demonstrate idealization, devaluation, and wishful thinking.
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