The Sibling of a Client Diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder

The sibling of a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder asks the nurse to explain why the client engages in wrist cutting. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A) "Sometimes the self-injurious behavior is undertaken to relieve stress."
B) "Self-injurious behavior often calms and sedates people with this diagnosis."
C) "Sometimes they do it to avoid the onslaught of delusional thinking."
D) "The self-mutilation often slows the mood swings your sibling experiences."