Psychiatric / mental health nursing · practice question
A 31-year-old client on an inpatient psychiatric unit is being evaluated for involuntary hold status. Assessment data include the client states, "I don't want to live anymore" and has a plan with access to means. Which error is most dangerous on the NCLEX and in practice?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
B. Choosing an intervention before identifying assessment cues and immediate safety risk.
Why
The most dangerous NCLEX trap is treating before assessing, which can miss life-threatening deterioration.
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