The client's treatment plan includes teaching related to possible side effects of psychotropic medications. Which member of the mental health team should plan to implement the teaching?
1. The psychosocial rehabilitation worker
2. The primary therapist
3. The psychiatrist
4. The nurse
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Rationale: The nurse is responsible for the nursing care of the client including medication administration and teaching. While the psychiatrist may also do some teaching, he/she is primarily responsible for the diagnosis and medication prescription. The primary therapist is most likely a clinical psychologist or psychiatric social worker who would not have the educational preparation or license consistent with medication teaching. The psychosocial rehabilitation worker is an unlicensed member of the team and would not have the role of medication teaching.
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