NCLEX Mental Health and Psychosocial Integrity Questions
Build confidence reading conversations and choosing responses that support communication while recognizing immediate safety concerns.
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What you’ll practice
- Therapeutic communication
- Mental health and coping
- Direct safety assessment
Read what the client actually says. Compare responses for whether they invite an honest answer, address the concern, or dismiss it. Review why a reassuring-sounding option may not answer the question.
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A client says, “I do not see a reason to keep living.”
Which response best clarifies the immediate safety concern?
- Everyone feels discouraged sometimes.
- Let us talk about something positive.
- You would never hurt yourself, right?
- Are you thinking about ending your life?
Show answer and explanation
Answer: D. Are you thinking about ending your life?
Direct questioning helps identify suicide risk.
Why the other options don’t fit
This minimizes the concern. Changing topics avoids safety assessment. A leading question can discourage disclosure.
Reference: NIMH: 5 Action Steps to Help Someone Having Thoughts of Suicide
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