Within the nurse's scope of practice, which function is exclusive to the advance practice psychiatric nurse?
A. Teaching about the side effects of neuroleptic medications
B. Using psychotherapy to improve mental health status
C. Using milieu therapy to structure a therapeutic environment
D. Providing case management to coordinate continuity of health services
B
The advanced practice psychiatric nurse is authorized to use psychotherapy to improve mental health. This includes individual, couples, group, and family psychotherapy. It is within the scope of practice of a registered psychiatric mental health nurse generalist to provide education, case management, and milieu therapy.
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