NCLEX-RN
Psychiatric NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A newly admitted client describes her mission in life as one of saving her son by eliminating the 'provedness to the world,' there are several attractive young women on the unit. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse should prioritize therapeutic communication and encourage the client to express her concerns in a structured setting like a group session, which promotes safety and understanding without escalating delusions or stigmatizing others.
Question 2 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?
Order the Items
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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.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse meets with the mother of a child diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The mother states, 'I feel so guilty that he has this disease, like I did something wrong. I feel like I need to be with him constantly in order for him to get better. But still sometimes I feel like I'm going to lose control and hurt him.' The nurse should suggest which of the following to the mother?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respite care provides the mother with relief, reducing stress and the risk of harm to the child.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is leading a support group for parents of adolescents with substance use disorders. Which strategy should the nurse emphasize?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Setting clear boundaries and consistent consequences helps parents manage the adolescent's behavior while supporting recovery from substance use.
Question 5 of 5
The expected outcome for using thiamine for a client being treated for an alcohol addiction is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thiamine is used to prevent Wernicke's encephalopathy, a serious neurological condition caused by thiamine deficiency common in chronic alcohol use.