NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions on Psychiatric Nursing Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing incident reports on a psychiatric unit and notes an increase in client falls. Which of the following should be the nurse's first action to address this issue?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Implementing a fall risk assessment protocol is the first step to identify at-risk clients and prevent falls, addressing the root cause. Increasing staff, training on restraints, or adding lighting are secondary and less directly tied to fall prevention without initial assessment.
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Question 5 of 5
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