NCLEX-RN
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When teaching a client who is to receive methadone therapy for opioid addiction, the nurse should instruct the client that methadone is useful primarily for which of the following reasons?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Methadone is useful because it allows the client to work and live normally, stabilizing opioid dependence and reducing cravings, supporting functional recovery.
Question 2 of 5
After months of counseling, a client abused by her husband tells the nurse that she has decided to stop treatment. There has been no abuse during this issue, and she feels better the nurse. In the needs of her husband and children. In discussing this decision with the client, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exploring the client's rationale promotes therapeutic communication and helps the nurse understand her decision-making process, ensuring her safety and autonomy are considered.
Question 3 of 5
After being discharged from the hospital with acute stress disorder, a client is referred to the outpatient clinic for follow-up. Which of the following is most important for the client to use for continued alleviation of anxiety?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using adaptive and palliative methods is most important, as they provide practical tools to manage anxiety, promoting long-term coping.
Question 4 of 5
A client in an anger management group says, 'I get mad, but I don't want to hurt anyone.' Which goal should the nurse prioritize for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Identifying early signs of anger escalation helps the client intervene before losing control, preventing harm. Exercise is a coping strategy, suppression is unhealthy, and leaving situations is less proactive than early intervention.
Question 5 of 5
A client calls a crisis hotline stating, 'I lost my house in a fire, and I don't know what to do.' Which of the following is the nurse's most appropriate initial response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging the client to share more about the situation and feelings helps assess their emotional state and immediate needs, aligning with crisis intervention principles. Insurance, housing, or shelter referrals are secondary to understanding the client's current crisis state.