NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Mental Health Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is to be discharged from an alcohol rehabilitation program. Which of the following should the nurse emphasize in the discharge plan as a priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Follow-up care is the priority, as it ensures ongoing support, monitoring, and resources to maintain sobriety and prevent relapse post-discharge.
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
For the client who has difficulty falling asleep at night because of withdrawal symptoms from alcohol, which are abating, which of the following nursing interventions is likely to be most effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Teaching relaxation exercises is most effective, as it addresses insomnia by reducing anxiety and promoting self-management, directly targeting withdrawal-related sleep issues.
Question 4 of 5
Despite education and role-play practice of restraint procedures, a staff member is injured when actually restraining a client. When helping the uninjured staff deal with the incident, the nurse should address which of the following about the injured member?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should address that the injured member's emotional responses may resemble those of crime victims, acknowledging potential trauma. Resignation is speculative, legal action is not the nurse's focus, and debriefing with the client is inappropriate and potentially harmful.
Question 5 of 5
A client is taking diazepam (Valium) for generalized anxiety disorder. Which instruction should the nurse give to this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E,F
Rationale: Diazepam requires consulting the provider before stopping, avoiding alcohol, and stopping if allergic reactions (e.g., swelling, breathing difficulty) occur. Tyramine avoidance and empty stomach are not relevant.