A registered nurse puts a client who has a psychotic disorder in seclusion overnight because the unit is very short-staffed, and the client frequently fights with other clients. the nurse's actions are an example of which of the following torts?

Borderline personality disorder is a serious mental illness characterized by instability in mood, behaviour, and self-image. Patients with borderline personality disorder are at a high risk of self-harm, suicide, and impulsive behaviours. Therefore, the nurse's priority assessment should be to identify any suicidal or homicidal ideations, as these can be life-threatening emergencies. Once identified, appropriate interventions should be initiated, such as suicide precautions, crisis management, and referral to mental health professionals for further evaluation and treatment.

While sleep patern changes, impulsive behaviours, and support systems are also important aspects to assess in patients with borderline personality disorder, they are not the priority when compared to suicidal or homicidal ideations.

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by excessive and persistent worry about a variety of different things, including health, work, relationships, and everyday situations. People with GAD may experience physical symptoms, such as fatigue, muscle tension, and restlessness.

Option a is not a typical finding associated with GAD. Sudden unexplained loss of vision may be a symptom

of a neurological or ophthalmologic condition, but not specifically related to GAD.

Option c describes a condition called body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), which is a type of obsessive- compulsive disorder characterized by an excessive preoccupation with a perceived physical flaw. BDD is not typically associated with GAD.

Option d does not describe a typical finding associated with GAD. While physical health issues can contribute to anxiety, the need for surgeries within the last three months is not necessarily indicative of GAD.

Therefore, the correct option is b. Constant worry about the undiagnosed presence of an illness for more than 6 months. People with GAD often worry about their health and the possibility of having an undiagnosed illness, even when there is no evidence of a problem. This worry may persist for six months or more and can interfere with daily life.