When establishing a relationship with a client with borderline personality disorder, it is important for the nurse to do which of the following?
A) Aggressively confront the client about boundary violations.
B) Limit interactions to 10 minutes at a time.
C) Respect the client's boundaries at all times.
D) Tell the client the relationship will last as long as he wishes.
C
Feedback: Clients with borderline personality disorder have issues with boundaries; by respecting the client's boundaries, the nurse can assist the client to develop better boundary control.
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