NCLEX-RN
Psychosocial Integrity NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse suspects a client is experiencing alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Which action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Notifying the physician ensures timely medical evaluation and intervention for potentially life-threatening alcohol withdrawal.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a group of women at a community center about risk factors for spousal abuse. Which would the nurse identify as risk factors? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,F
Rationale: Alcohol/drug use, poverty, and unplanned pregnancy are established risk factors for spousal abuse. Age, education, and social circles are not specific risk factors.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is working in a mental health facility that uses group therapy with the clients. The nurse understands which to be correct regarding group therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In group therapy, roles and responsibilities are established during the working stage, as members actively engage. Termination (
A) occurs at the end, feelings about accomplishments (
B) are explored in termination, and unclarity about purpose (
C) occurs in the forming stage.
Question 4 of 5
A client on the psychiatric unit begins to pace and continuously wring hands, and the nurse notes the client's voice is becoming louder and angrier. Which action does the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assisting the client to express feelings helps de-escalate agitation by addressing the underlying emotions, promoting safety and therapeutic communication. Seclusion is a last resort, reflection may not address acute agitation, and journaling may not be feasible in this state.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse in the outpatient mental health clinic develops a plan of care for a client diagnosed with bulimia. The nurse determines that which goal is most important?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abstaining from binge-purge behaviors is the primary goal for bulimia treatment, as these behaviors drive the disorder's physical and psychological harm. Other goals support recovery but are secondary to stopping the cycle.