Based on Jean Miller's theoretic framework for community mental health, which of the following is a cost-effective function for nurses with advanced degrees?
A) Health teaching and medication administration
B) Primary nursing, psychiatric home care, and case management
C) Client education about his or her psychotropic medication
D) Nurse therapist using individual, group, and family techniques
Ans: D
Conducting therapy is cost-effective for the advanced practice nurse, while the other options can be accomplished by BSN nurses at a lower cost.
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