NCLEX-RN
NCLEX-RN Mental Health Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is interviewing a client with a suspected alcohol-use disorder. Which question would be the most helpful in determining if the client may have this disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking about guilt related to drinking (
A) aligns with the CAGE questionnaire, a validated tool for screening alcohol-use disorder. It assesses the emotional and behavioral impact of drinking. Questions about type (
B), social context (
C), or age of onset (
D) are less specific for diagnosing alcohol-use disorder.
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Question 5 of 5
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