A client is admitted with behavior consistent with a borderline personality disorder. The nurse realizes the client will most likely be prescribed which of the following?
1. Exercise therapy
2. Occupational therapy
3. Dialectical behavior therapy
4. Vitamin B12 injections
3. Dialectical behavior therapy
Rationale:
Dialectical behavior therapy is a cognitive and behavioral therapy used specifically for borderline personality disorder. Dialectical behavior therapy has been shown to decrease suicidal behavior, hospitalization, and treatment dropout while improving interpersonal functioning and anger management. This is what the client most likely will be prescribed. Exercise therapy and occupational therapy are not known to improve borderline personality disorders. Vitamin B12 injections might be indicated if the client demonstrates depressive episodes.
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