Overview of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing NCLEX 2023/2024

Overview of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing NCLEX The client states, "Who is confused? He said I should go, but I didn't. Is that weird?" Which response by the nurse would be best to clarify the client's statement? A. How did you feel before you talked to him? B. When did you first notice yourself feeling confused? C. Did he indicate to you exactly what he meant? D. I don't understand. Can you explain in another way? - ANSWER D During the initial interview with a client, the nurse begins to feel uncomfortable and realizes the client's behavior and mannerisms remind the nurse of the nurse's abusive parent. The nurse concludes that the current situation represents which phenomenon? A. Transference B. Countertransference C. Denial D. Reaction formation - ANSWER B A client asks the nurse what to do about leaving the spouse. The nurse replies "Why are you having trouble making a decision? It's easy to see that you should file for divorce." The nurse manager overhearing the conversation would counsel this nurse because the nurse's response: (Select all that apply) A. Restricts the client's opportunity for self-exploration & problem solving skills B. Belittles the client & the client's indecisiveness C. Challenges the client's belief system D. Assumes that the client is incapable of reaching an independent decision - ANSWER A,B,D