NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Mental Health Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client in crisis after losing their home to foreclosure is tearful and withdrawn. Which nursing diagnosis is the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hopelessness is the priority due to the client's tearful and withdrawn behavior, indicating a significant emotional impact from the loss. Ineffective coping, anxiety, and social interaction risks are relevant but secondary to addressing hopelessness.
Question 2 of 5
A community health nurse working with a group of 5th grade girls is planning a primary prevention to help the girls avoid developing eating disorders during their teen years. The nurse should focus on which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Promoting body acceptance and self-esteem is a key primary prevention strategy for eating disorders.
Question 3 of 5
A client in crisis after losing their home to foreclosure is tearful and withdrawn. Which nursing diagnosis is the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hopelessness is the priority due to the client's tearful and withdrawn behavior, indicating a significant emotional impact from the loss. Ineffective coping, anxiety, and social interaction risks are relevant but secondary to addressing hopelessness.
Question 4 of 5
A client diagnosed with pain disorder is talking with the nurse about fishing when he suddenly reverts to talking about the pain in his arm. Which of the following should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Redirecting back to fishing is appropriate, as it reinforces positive engagement and discourages focus on pain, a common strategy in managing pain disorder.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to best determine the seriousness of a client's suicidal ideation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking about a specific plan assesses the immediacy and lethality of the suicidal ideation.