NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Psychiatric Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client who has been stabilized on medications for several months is at the clinic for a medication check. During a conversation with the nurse, the client suddenly jumps up, begins pacing, and wrings her hands. In what order should the nurse do the following interventions from first to last?
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Walk with the client to help decrease her anxiety.
Discuss productive ways to solve her problems causing anxiety.
Share observations about her anxiety-related behaviors.
Ask the client about the sources of her anxiety.
Correct Answer: C,D,A,B
Rationale: First, sharing observations helps the client recognize her anxiety behaviors. Asking about sources identifies triggers. Walking with the client reduces anxiety physically, and discussing solutions is most effective once anxiety is lowered.
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