Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question
A 23-year-old premedical student is admitted to a psychiatric hospital in a withdrawn, catatonic state. For two days prior to admission, she remained in one position without moving or speaking. On the unit, she continues to exhibit waxy flexibility as she sits all day. What is the first priority for the nurse during the initial phase of hospitalization?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prolonged immobility in catatonia risks edema and cyanosis, making monitoring extremities the priority to prevent physical complications.
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