A female client with borderline personality was formerly cooperative with the treatment regimen. Suddenly, the client believes the staff is working against her and is refusing all interaction and participation in treatment. The nurse feels very frustrated by this client's behavior. What is the best action for the nurse to take regarding personal frustration with this client?

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Because clients with personality disorders take a long time to change their behaviors, attitudes, or coping skills, nurses working with them easily can become frustrated or angry. These clients continually test the limits, or boundaries, of the nurseñclient relationship with attempts at manipulation. Nurses must discuss feelings of anger or frustration with colleagues to help them recognize and cope with their own feelings.

A Female Client with Borderline Personality Was Formerly Cooperative with the Treatment