A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following defense mechanisms is commonly used by clients who have this disorder and has the potential to create division amongst the healthcare team?

Rationale:A. Denial involves refusing to accept reality but is not as characteristic of borderline personality disorder as splitting.B. Reaction formation involves behaving in a manner opposite to one's true feelings, which is not the primary defense mechanism in borderline personality disorder.C. Splitting is a common defense mechanism in borderline personality disorder where the client views people or situations as all good or all bad, potentially causing conflict within the healthcare team.D. Regression involves reverting to earlier developmental stages but does not typically cause division among healthcare providers.