The client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder is admitted to the unit after having attempted to cut her wrists with a pair of scissors. The client has several scars on both arms from...

The client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder is admitted to the unit after having attempted to cut her wrists with a pair of scissors. The client has several scars on both arms from self-mutilation and suicide gestures. A staff member states to the nurse, “It's just attention that she wants, she's not going to kill herself.” The nurse should respond to the staff member by saying:

1. “She's here now and we have to do our best.”

2. “She needs to be here until she can control her behavior.”

3. “I'm ashamed of you; you know better than to say that.”

4. “Any attempt at self-harm is serious, and safety is a priority.”