NCLEX-RN
Mental Health RN NCLEX Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department (ED) experiencing delirium tremens. The nurse should take which initial action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Delirium tremens is a severe form of alcohol withdrawal with a high risk of seizures. Implementing seizure precautions (
B) is the initial action to ensure client safety. Assessing pain (
A) or GCS (
D) is secondary, and obtaining a prescription for chlordiazepoxide (
C) is important but not the first step.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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