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Psychiatric/Mental Health Assignment Exam Hesi Practice Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A client with schizophrenia says, “The radio is sending me secret codes.” What is the nurse’s best response?
- “That’s not possible.”
- “Ignore the radio and it will stop.”
- “Why do you think that is happening?”
✔✔B. “It sounds like you are feeling concerned about the radio.”
A client in acute mania is pacing and unable to sit for meals. What is the best nursing action?
- Serve large hot meals.
- Restrict the client from eating.
- Delay food until the client is calmer.
✔✔B. Offer high-calorie finger foods.
A client taking lithium develops nausea, vomiting, and tremors. What should the nurse suspect? 1 / 4
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- Alcohol withdrawal
- Normal side effects
- Anxiety attack
✔✔B. Lithium toxicity
A client taking fluoxetine reports sexual dysfunction. How should the nurse interpret this?
- Rare reaction to the drug
- Symptom of psychosis
- Indication of drug withdrawal
✔✔B. Common side effect
A nurse finds a client with depression refusing to get out of bed. What is the best approach?
- Insist the client join activities.
- Avoid the room until the client improves.
- Tell the client to stop isolating.
✔✔B. Sit quietly with the client to provide support.
A client in alcohol withdrawal develops tremors and sweating. What is the nurse’s priority? 2 / 4
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- Offer fluids.
- Begin group therapy.
- Restrict activity.
✔✔B. Monitor for seizures.
A client with PTSD reports flashbacks at night. Which intervention is most helpful?
- Encourage daily naps.
- Suggest alcohol for sleep.
- Avoid discussing the trauma.
✔✔B. Teach relaxation strategies before bedtime.
A client taking clozapine develops fever and sore throat. What is the nurse’s priority action?
- Provide fluids.
- Reassure the client.
- Offer acetaminophen.
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✔✔B. Obtain white blood cell count.
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A client with borderline personality disorder frequently alternates between admiring and criticizing staff. What is this behavior called?
- Projection
- Regression
- Rationalization
✔✔B. Splitting
A nurse notices a client pacing and clenching fists. What is the priority nursing action?
- Ask the client to sit down.
- Offer a snack.
- Begin teaching relaxation techniques.
✔✔B. Move other clients to safety.
A client with major depression says, “I have no reason to live.” What is the nurse’s best response?
- “Don’t say that, your family loves you.”
- “You just need to stay positive.”
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✔✔B. “It sounds like you are feeling hopeless.”