Elsа, а 23-yeаr-оld female with Bоrderline Persоnality Disorder, is admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit following self-harm behavior. The admission was precipitated by her cutting behavior after learning her regular therapist would be away on a planned two-week vacation. During the admission assessment, Elsa tells the nurse, "I hate being alone. When people leave me, even temporarily, I feel completely empty and worthless. Cutting is the only thing that helps me feel real again." She shows the nurse several fresh cuts on her wrists. Her history indicates a pattern of self-harm, particularly during periods of perceived abandonment. Select the BEST initial nursing response: