NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Client Needs Physiologic Adaptation Questions
Question 1 of 5
What interpersonal relief behavior is Ashley using?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Somatizing means one experiences an emotional conflict as a physical symptom. Ashley manifests several physical symptoms associated with severe anxiety. Acting out refers to behaviors such as anger, crying, laughter, and physical or verbal abuse. Withdrawal is a reaction in which psychic energy is withdrawn from the environment and focused on the self in response to anxiety. Problem-solving takes place when anxiety is identified and the unmet need is met.
Question 2 of 5
Appropriate care for a client with neutropenia includes:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When a client is neutropenic, they lack the ability to fight off infection. The mask is to prevent exposure to any upper-respiratory infections.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements is correct regarding rape?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spousal rape is legally recognized as non-consensual sexual intercourse within marriage. Most rapes are underreported, prosecution is challenging, and rapes occur in various locations, not predominantly at home.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse wishes to decrease a client's use of denial and increase the client's expression of feelings. To do this the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse should positively reinforce each expression of feelings.
Question 5 of 5
An appropriate question when assessing a client's self-expectations about weight loss is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nurses should assist clients to evaluate themselves and make behavior changes. Listening to clients, supporting clients' strengths, assisting clients to look at themselves in totality, and encouraging clients to set attainable goals should be part of the nurse-client relationship.