Posted: October 19th, 2017

An adolescent with borderline personality is hospitalized with suicidal ideation and self-mutilation. Which goal is both therapeutic and realistic for this client?

An adolescent with borderline personality is hospitalized with suicidal ideation and self-mutilation. Which goal is both therapeutic and realistic for this client?

A. The client will remain in her room when feeling overwhelmed by sadness.
B. The client will request medication when feeling loss of emotional control.
C. The client will leave group activities to pace when feeling anxious.
D. The client will seek out a staff member to verbalize feelings of anger and sadness.