NCLEX-RN
NCLEX-RN Mental Health Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client refuses medication, stating, 'It makes me feel worse.' Which is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking about the client's experience encourages dialogue, identifies side effects, and informs the care plan. Forcing compliance, reporting refusal, or changing timing without understanding the issue is less therapeutic.
Question 2 of 5
A client with dementia is disoriented to time. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A large clock and calendar provide visual cues to help orient the client, reducing confusion.
Question 3 of 5
When teaching a group of adolescents about anorexia nervosa, the nurse should describe this disorder as being characterized by which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anorexia nervosa is characterized by an intense fear of obesity, significant weight loss (emaciation), and a distorted body image.
Question 4 of 5
A client with an Axis II diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder has a potential for violence and aggressive behavior. Which of the following client outcomes to be accomplished in the short term is most appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discussing feelings of anger with staff is the most appropriate short-term outcome, as it promotes safe expression of emotions and builds trust, reducing the risk of aggressive outbursts.
Question 5 of 5
A client is being successfully treated with clozapine (Clozaril). Which of the following statements by the client reflects a need for further teaching about managing the drug's adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Constipation is a side effect of clozapine, not fruit consumption, indicating a misunderstanding. The other statements correctly address nausea, orthostatic hypotension, and sedation as manageable side effects.