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NR 326 EXAM 2 NEWEST 2026/ 2027 ACTUAL EXAM| MENTAL
HEALTH NURSING EXAM 2 REVIEW WITH COMPLETE REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!!)
A client with a diagnosis of schizophrenia and psychosis is pacing,
agitated, and presenting with aggressive gestures. The client's speech
pattern is rapid, and the client's affect is belligerent. Which priority
nursing intervention based on these objective data would the nurse
implement?
A.Provide safety for the client and other clients on the unit.
B.Bring the client to a less stimulated area to regain control.
C.Provide the clients on the unit with a sense of comfort and safety.
D.Assist the staff in caring for the client in a controlled environment.
......ANSWER......A.Provide safety for the client and other clients on the
unit.
The nurse observes a client looking frightened and reporting, "feeling
out of control." Which therapeutic approach by the nurse is most
appropriate to maintain a safe environment?
A.Administer a PRN antianxiety medication immediately.
B.Provide isolation for the client in the unit's quiet room.
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C.Observe the client in an ongoing manner but do not intervene.
D.Encourage the client to talk about their feelings in a quiet setting.
......ANSWER......D.Encourage the client to talk about their feelings in a
quiet setting.
A nurse is meeting with an adolescent client with substance use
disorder. Which outcome demonstrates the most important goal has
been met?
A.The client reports having learned new coping skills.
B.The client agrees to talk to their parents about the issue.
C.The client accepts a referral to a substance use counselor.
D.The client reflects on the reasons that lead to their drug use.
......ANSWER......C.The client accepts a referral to a substance use
counselor.
A nurse is educating a client on the use of disulfiram (Antabuse). What
is the most important for the nurse to include in their education?
A.This medication should be used in conjunction with behavioral
therapy.
B.This medication may cause a metallic aftertaste.
C.This client should avoid using hand sanitizer while taking this
medication.
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D.The client should wear a medication alert bracelet while taking this
medication. ......ANSWER......C.This client should avoid using hand
sanitizer while taking this medication.
The nurse is working with a client with borderline personality disorder.
Which of the following behaviors would the nurse expect from this
client? Select all that apply.
A.Intense fear of being alone.
B.Evidence of self-harm attempts.
C.Evidence of suspiciousness and mistrust of others.
D.Indifferent attitude toward approval of criticism.
E.Unstable moods with impulsive behaviors.
F.Presence of odd mannerisms, speech, and behaviors.
......ANSWER......A.Intense fear of being alone.
B.Evidence of self-harm attempts.
E.Unstable moods with impulsive behaviors.
The nurse is reviewing prevention strategies related to substance use
disorders. Which is an example of a tertiary intervention?
A.Teaching adolescents about the development of substance use
disorders.
B.Identifying clients at risk for developing a substance use disorders.
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C.Asking clients about the duration, frequency, and amount of
substance use.
D.Encouraging clients with substance use disorders to attend 12-step
programs. ......ANSWER......D.Encouraging clients with substance use
disorders to attend 12-step programs.
A nurse is teaching a new nurse about how to best manage clients with
antisocial personality disorder. Which should the nurse include in their
education?
A.Clients with antisocial personality disorders should be encouraged to
discuss why they break rules.
B.Clients with antisocial personality disorders should be taught the
consequences of breaking rules.
C.Clients with antisocial personality disorders purposefully will break
rules because they like to push buttons.
D.Clients with antisocial personality disorders benefit therapeutically
from extra one-on-one time with nurses. ......ANSWER......B.Clients with
antisocial personality disorders should be taught the consequences of
breaking rules.
Twenty-four hours after admission for injuries sustained in an early
morning motorcycle accident, the client experiences a seizure. During
the 8 hours before the seizure, the client had been displaying increasing
tachycardia, irritability, and tremors. Which condition would the nurse
assess the client for?
NR 326 EXAM 2 NEWEST 2026/ 2027 ACTUAL EXAM| MENTAL
HEALTH NURSING EXAM 2 REVIEW WITH COMPLETE REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!!)
A client with a diagnosis of schizophrenia and psychosis is pacing,
agitated, and presenting with aggressive gestures. The client's speech
pattern is rapid, and the client's affect is belligerent. Which priority
nursing intervention based on these objective data would the nurse
implement?
A.Provide safety for the client and other clients on the unit.
B.Bring the client to a less stimulated area to regain control.
C.Provide the clients on the unit with a sense of comfort and safety.
D.Assist the staff in caring for the client in a controlled environment.
......ANSWER......A.Provide safety for the client and other clients on the
unit.
The nurse observes a client looking frightened and reporting, "feeling
out of control." Which therapeutic approach by the nurse is most
appropriate to maintain a safe environment?
A.Administer a PRN antianxiety medication immediately.
B.Provide isolation for the client in the unit's quiet room.
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C.Observe the client in an ongoing manner but do not intervene.
D.Encourage the client to talk about their feelings in a quiet setting.
......ANSWER......D.Encourage the client to talk about their feelings in a
quiet setting.
A nurse is meeting with an adolescent client with substance use
disorder. Which outcome demonstrates the most important goal has
been met?
A.The client reports having learned new coping skills.
B.The client agrees to talk to their parents about the issue.
C.The client accepts a referral to a substance use counselor.
D.The client reflects on the reasons that lead to their drug use.
......ANSWER......C.The client accepts a referral to a substance use
counselor.
A nurse is educating a client on the use of disulfiram (Antabuse). What
is the most important for the nurse to include in their education?
A.This medication should be used in conjunction with behavioral
therapy.
B.This medication may cause a metallic aftertaste.
C.This client should avoid using hand sanitizer while taking this
medication.
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D.The client should wear a medication alert bracelet while taking this
medication. ......ANSWER......C.This client should avoid using hand
sanitizer while taking this medication.
The nurse is working with a client with borderline personality disorder.
Which of the following behaviors would the nurse expect from this
client? Select all that apply.
A.Intense fear of being alone.
B.Evidence of self-harm attempts.
C.Evidence of suspiciousness and mistrust of others.
D.Indifferent attitude toward approval of criticism.
E.Unstable moods with impulsive behaviors.
F.Presence of odd mannerisms, speech, and behaviors.
......ANSWER......A.Intense fear of being alone.
B.Evidence of self-harm attempts.
E.Unstable moods with impulsive behaviors.
The nurse is reviewing prevention strategies related to substance use
disorders. Which is an example of a tertiary intervention?
A.Teaching adolescents about the development of substance use
disorders.
B.Identifying clients at risk for developing a substance use disorders.
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C.Asking clients about the duration, frequency, and amount of
substance use.
D.Encouraging clients with substance use disorders to attend 12-step
programs. ......ANSWER......D.Encouraging clients with substance use
disorders to attend 12-step programs.
A nurse is teaching a new nurse about how to best manage clients with
antisocial personality disorder. Which should the nurse include in their
education?
A.Clients with antisocial personality disorders should be encouraged to
discuss why they break rules.
B.Clients with antisocial personality disorders should be taught the
consequences of breaking rules.
C.Clients with antisocial personality disorders purposefully will break
rules because they like to push buttons.
D.Clients with antisocial personality disorders benefit therapeutically
from extra one-on-one time with nurses. ......ANSWER......B.Clients with
antisocial personality disorders should be taught the consequences of
breaking rules.
Twenty-four hours after admission for injuries sustained in an early
morning motorcycle accident, the client experiences a seizure. During
the 8 hours before the seizure, the client had been displaying increasing
tachycardia, irritability, and tremors. Which condition would the nurse
assess the client for?
