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
A. Assist clients to perform activities of daily living.
B. Act as a consultant with other clinicians to provide services for clients and effect system change
C. Encourage clients to discuss triggers for relapse
D. Use prescriptive authority in accordance with state and federal laws
E. Educate families about signs and symptoms of alcohol dependence and withdrawal
ANS: A, C, E
Assisting clients to perform daily living activities, encouraging clients to discuss triggers, and educating families 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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