NCLEX-RN
Mental Health RN NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is complaining to other clients about not being allowed by staff to keep food in her room. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Setting limits on the behavior is appropriate, as it addresses the client's disruptive actions while maintaining a therapeutic environment. It encourages adherence to unit rules without escalating conflict.
Question 2 of 5
A client with dementia refuses to take medication. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Offering the medication in liquid form may be easier for the client to accept, addressing resistance non-invasively.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is advising a client with schizophrenia about what to do when she begins to get agitated. The client has been compliant with taking her medications and has worked with clinic staff on dealing with her illness and recognizing when she is becoming agitated. Indicate the order from first to last the nurse should suggest the following actions be taken.
Order the Items
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Correct Answer: C,D,A,B
Rationale: The nurse should suggest: 1) Remove to a quiet environment to reduce stimuli (
C); 2) Tell trusted people to seek support (
D); 3) Take lorazepam for immediate anxiety relief (
A); 4) Take haloperidol for longer-term symptom control (
B). This order prioritizes non-pharmacological interventions first, followed by medications based on their onset of action.
Question 4 of 5
The client is feeling better as the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal abate. She refuses information about alcohol rehabilitation and states, 'I don't have a problem. I'll never drink like that again. I learned my lesson this time. I guess I'll just have to switch to beer or wine.' The nurse should respond by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Urging her to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings is most appropriate, as it encourages ongoing support and addresses her denial, promoting long-term recovery.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements by a client who has been taking buspirone (BuSpar) as prescribed for 2 days indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Saying buspirone helps tight muscles indicates a need for teaching, as it treats anxiety, not muscle tension, unlike benzodiazepines.