NCLEX Questions, Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions,

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Question 1 of 5

Following withdrawal from alcohol, the client agrees to participate in group therapy sessions for a period before being discharged. Initially, group therapy may have which of these effects on the client?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Group therapy can initially provoke anxiety as the client confronts addiction issues, before deeper insights or goal-setting occur.

Question 2 of 5

A woman is admitted to the detoxification unit. She admits to drinking increasingly larger amounts of alcohol for the past five years. What question is most important for the nurse to ask initially?

A. How much alcohol do you drink daily?' B. When was your last drink?' C. When did you last eat?' D. What type of alcoholic beverages do you drink?'

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Knowing the time of the last drink is critical to anticipate the onset of withdrawal symptoms, which can be life-threatening.

Question 3 of 5

An elderly man tells the nurse that all his family members mumble when they talk. How should the nurse respond to this statement?

A. Refer the family members to speech therapy. B. Suggest that the client have his hearing tested. C. Discuss with the family how to speak more clearly. D. Ask the client if his parents had difficulty hearing.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Perceiving speech as mumbling is a common sign of hearing loss in the elderly, warranting a hearing test.

Question 4 of 5

A 52-year-old man is admitted to the psychiatric unit. He states that he does not sleep well, has not been eating, and has no energy. He tells the admitting nurse, 'I don't think you can make me feel better. There's no use in talking to me. Leave me alone.' What is the most appropriate interpretation of his behavior?

A. The client needs solitude. The nurse should leave him alone. B. The client is depressed. The nurse should stay with him. C. The client needs encouragement. The nurse should assure him that he will get well soon. D. The client is in a bad mood. The nurse should tell him to cheer up.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: His symptoms and request for isolation suggest depression, requiring the nurse's presence to ensure safety and offer support.

Question 5 of 5

An elderly woman with Alzheimer's disease refuses to eat and begins to lose weight. Which approach by the nurse will likely be most effective in getting the client to eat?

A. Explaining to her the necessity of eating three meals daily B. Asking the client what she thinks should be done about her lack of eating C. Telling the client that if she doesn't eat, she will be given tube feedings D. Accompanying her to meals and assisting her in eating

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Assisting with meals provides practical support, addressing confusion and physical limitations in Alzheimer's, more effectively than explanations or threats.