Mental Health and Mental Illness NCLEX Questions
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Question 1 of 5.
The nurse is unavoidably late in changing the dressing on the client's leg. The client reacts by becoming verbally aggressive and telling the nurse “None of you can be trusted. You all just make promises you never intend to keep.†Which should be the nurse's initial action?
A. Alert other staff to the client's apparent escalation.
B. Ask why the client is overreacting to the situation.
C. Leave the room until the client has regained control.
D. Apologize to the client for being late with the treatment.
Explanation: Apologizing (D) validates the client's distress and acknowledges the nurse's role de-escalating the situation. Alerting staff (A) is secondary asking why (B) may escalate defensiveness and leaving (C) avoids communication.
Question 2 of 5.
The client's family asks the nurse for a list of organizations where they can go for support during this difficult time. Which resource is most appropriate in this situation?
A. Alcoholics Anonymous
B. Recovery Anonymous
C. Al-Anon
D. Synanon
Explanation: Al-Anon is specifically designed to support family members of individuals with alcoholism, providing them with coping strategies and emotional support.
Question 3 of 5.
If the client admits that incidences of domestic abuse are occurring, which nursing intervention is most beneficial?
A. Offering the victim money to leave home
B. Identifying resources for shelter and safety
C. Recommending termination of the abusive relationship
D. Suggesting joint counseling with a therapist or clergyman
Explanation: Providing resources for shelter and safety ensures the victim's immediate protection and access to support, addressing the urgent need for security.
Question 4 of 5.
If the rape victim shares all of the following information during a group session, which findings are most indicative of a severe adjustment reaction? Select all that apply.
A. The victim reports feeling somewhat anxious.
B. The victim describes having sporadic nightmares.
C. The victim has lost weight and eats out of habit.
D. The victim has occasional doubts about self-worth.
E. The victim refuses to have sexual relations.
F. The victim has started to drink wine before bedtime.
Explanation: Nightmares, weight loss, sexual avoidance, and new alcohol use indicate significant distress and maladaptive coping, suggestive of a severe adjustment reaction.
Question 5 of 5.
Which nursing action is most appropriate at this time?
A. Criticize the nature of the client's rude behavior.
B. Support the emaciated client who was targeted by the remark.
C. Invite others in the group to respond to the situation.
D. Embarrass the bulimic client with a similar comment.
Explanation: Supporting the targeted client validates their feelings and maintains a safe group environment, addressing the immediate emotional impact.
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