What does the nurse recognize as the most likely explanation for the self-mutilating behaviors that occur with borderline person

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lora16 [44]

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What does the nurse recognize as the most likely explanation for the self-mutilating behaviors that occur with borderline person

ality disorder?

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Oksi-84 [34.3K] · Answer 1 · 2022-09-09T09:55:06+03:00

Oksi-84 [34.3K]3 years ago

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stress is the most likely explanation

Clients with borderline personality disorder are impulsive and may respond to stress by harming themselves. Self-harm is an effort to self-soothe by activating endogenous endorphins to provide comfort.