NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions on Psychiatric Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with schizophrenia reports sedation from medication. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discussing timing with the physician ensures safe adjustments to address sedation while maintaining treatment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 12-year-old with suspected depression. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse prioritize? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Depression in children often presents with persistent sadness, difficulty concentrating, and risky behaviors. Increased appetite and improved school performance are not typical.
Question 3 of 5
A client is entering the chemical dependency unit for treatment of alcohol dependency. Which of the client's possessions should the nurse place in a locked area?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antiseptic mouthwash should be locked, as it often contains alcohol, which could be misused by a client with alcohol dependency, posing a risk to recovery.
Question 4 of 5
A female client in an anger management group states, 'My doctor tells me I need to get mad more often and not let people tell me what to do. Maybe she thinks I should be more aggressive.' What information should the nurse incorporate in the response to this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should explain that denying anger and lacking assertiveness can be as problematic as aggressiveness, as it may lead to suppressed emotions and poor coping, aligning with the doctor's advice to express anger appropriately.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of Dressing or grooming self-care deficit related to apathy, as evidenced by an inability to shower and dress herself for a female client diagnosed with schizophrenia. When planning care for this client, which of the following outcomes should the nurse expect the client to meet in a specified number of days?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The outcome of performing showering and dressing addresses the self-care deficit directly, focusing on functional improvement, which is the goal of the nursing diagnosis.