Which of the following nursing interventions fall within the standards of psychiatric–mental health clinical nursing practice for a nurse generalist? (Select all that apply.)
1. Assist the client to perform activities of daily living.
2. Consult with other clinicians to provide services for clients and effect system change.
3. Encourage the client to discuss triggers for relapse.
4. Use prescriptive authority in accordance with state and federal laws.
5. Educate the family about signs and symptoms of alcohol dependence and withdrawal.
1, 3, 5
Rationale: Assisting the client to perform daily living activities, encouraging the client to discuss triggers, and educating the family are nursing interventions that fall within the standards of psychiatric clinical nursing practice for a nurse generalist. Psychiatric–mental health advanced practice registered nurses can consult with other clinicians and use prescriptive authority.
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