NCLEX-RN
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with dementia is incontinent. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Absorbent pads and a toileting schedule manage incontinence while maintaining dignity and comfort.
Question 2 of 5
A 10-year-old boy with conduct disorder is aggressive toward peers at school. The nurse is developing a care plan. Which intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Teaching anger management techniques helps the child develop coping skills to manage aggression, which is appropriate for conduct disorder.
Question 3 of 5
After being discharged from the hospital with acute stress disorder, a client is referred to the outpatient clinic for follow-up. Which of the following is most important for the client to use for continued alleviation of anxiety?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using adaptive and palliative methods is most important, as they provide practical tools to manage anxiety, promoting long-term coping.
Question 4 of 5
A client who was recently discharged from the psychiatric unit telephones the unit to speak to the nurse. The client states that she took her children to the neighbors' house and has turned on the gas to kill herself. She is home alone and gives the nurse her address. Which of the following actions should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Immediate police notification is critical to ensure the client's safety in an active suicide attempt.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements indicates increased insight by the client about her newly diagnosed paranoid schizophrenia being stabilized on medications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Recognizing that voices diminish with coping strategies but may return under stress shows insight into the illness and its management, unlike the other options, which reflect denial, persistent delusions, or unrealistic expectations.