A nurse is discussing borderline personality disorder and the risk for self-harm with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following situations should the nurse identify as the highest risk for self-harm?
Explanation & Rationale
Rationale:A. Narrative therapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on reshaping personal narratives and is not typically associated with increased risk of self-harm.B. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is specifically designed to help individuals with borderline personality disorder manage self-harm behaviors and emotional dysregulation, so it would generally reduce, not increase, risk.C. The period following hospital discharge is often associated with a higher risk of self-harm due to potential lack of support, instability, or feelings of abandonment.D. While significant life events such as getting married can be stressful, they are not typically associated with the highest risk of self-harm compared to the transitional phase post-discharge.