Question

The intervention that can be practiced by an advanced practice registered nurse in psychiatric mental health but cannot be practiced by a basic level registered nurse is:

A) Psychotherapy
B) Medication prescription
C) Patient education
D) Crisis intervention

Answer 1

An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in psychiatric mental health can practice medication prescription, which cannot be practiced by a basic level registered nurse (RN).

Step-by-step explanation:

The intervention that can be practiced by an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in psychiatric mental health but cannot be practiced by a basic level registered nurse (RN) is medication prescription. APRNs, with advanced education and training, have the authority to prescribe medications such as blood pressure medication, classes of antipsychotics, psychotherapy, electroconvulsive therapy, deep-brain stimulation, and/or taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for psychiatric patients.