Mental Health NCLEX Practice Questions

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The client who is addicted to cocaine states “I don’t really need treatment. Things just got a little out of hand causing some problems. I can handle things on my own. I really need to get back to my business.” Which response by the nurse best assists the client to break through denial and get insight into the severity of the addiction?

A. “Tell me more about the business you feel you must return to at this time.” B. “You don’t really need to be here? Tell me more about what you are thinking.” C. “You don’t feel you need treatment. How often have you been using cocaine?” D. “You say you can handle things but you found yourself with a lot of problems.”

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Confronting denial with problems (
D) builds insight. Business (
A) or usage (
C) shifts focus parroting (
B) risks defensiveness.

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