A nurse is assisting with the care of a client. The nurse is collecting data from the client. Select words from the choices to fill in each blank in the following sentence The nurse should identify that ____ and ____ Indicate manifestations of borderline personality disorder

Fear of abandonment: Clients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) often have an intense fear of abandonment, leading to unstable relationships and emotional outbursts. The client’s fluctuating behavior towards the nurse (from anger to admiration) suggests this pattern. Emotional instability: BPD is characterized by rapid mood changes and intense emotional reactions. The client displays aggression, impulsivity, and mood shifts, as seen in their outbursts and sudden praise for the nurse. Incorrect: Elevated body temperature: Fever is not a characteristic of BPD. It is more commonly associated with infections or inflammatory conditions. Tactile hallucinations: Hallucinations are more common in psychotic disorders or substance withdrawal rather than BPD. Increased heart rate: Tachycardia is a physiological response to stress, anxiety, or substance use but is not a defining feature of BPD.