Category: NCLEX-RN Diagnostic Test
The mental health nurse is caring for a client with Cluster B personality disorder. The nurse would expect the client to exhibit which behaviors? Select all that apply.
suspicious of others, magical thinking, eccentric behavior, paranoia, relationship deficits preoccupation with rules and details, hoarding, ritualistic behavior...
The nurse is precepting a new nurse in the psychiatric unit. The nurse is discussing interventions for schizophrenia. Which statement by the student nurse indicates an understanding of management of schizophrenia? Select all that apply.
“I should be warm and friendly to put the client at ease.” “I can reassure the client that he is in a safe environment.” “Puzzles or word games are good activit...
The nurse is admitting a client with schizophrenia. The client is extremely socially withdrawn, is unable to perform activities of daily living, has an inappropriate affect, and has grimacing mannerisms. The nurse understands that this client is experiencing which type of schizophrenia?
residual schizophrenia paranoid schizophrenia catatonic schizophrenia disorganized schizophrenia undifferentiated schizophrenia
The nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia who is having active hallucinations. The nurse implements which actions to manage the client during the episode? Select all that apply.
administers medications as ordered uses gentle touch to reassure the client tells the client that others see or hear what he does distracts the client by placin...
The nurse is caring for a client who has just been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The nurse is using silence as an effective therapeutic response. How is silence an effective therapeutic response?
It is not therapeutic; it implies that the nurse is not listening. It encourages the client to keep her feelings to herself. It allows the client time to think ...
The nurse is caring for a client who is having surgery the next morning. The client says, “I’m really scared about surgery. I’ve never been put to sleep before and I’m afraid I might not wake up.” Which response by the nurse is the most therapeutic?
“Why are you worried about such a minor procedure?” “We can call the doctor and cancel the surgery if you would prefer.” “It’s normal to be afraid of something ...
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?
The termination stage begins with the initial group meeting. Members’ feelings about their accomplishments are explored in the working stage. During the working...
The nurse has assessed the assigned group of clients. Which client would the nurse identify as being at the greatest risk for alterations in sensory perception?
a client in a halo vest following an automobile accident a child with severe autism who is having a tonsillectomy a teenager who broke her leg during cheerleade...
The nurse is talking in the lounge with other nurses about grief and loss. The nurse understands which to be true regarding grief and loss? Select all that apply.
The process of grief is detrimental to physical and emotional health. Age, gender, and culture are a few factors that influence the grieving process. The nurse ...