The nurse at a community mental health clinic is planning to refer patients to various members of the community-based recovery team. Which patient would the nurse refer to the psychiatrist?

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3. The psychiatrist in a community mental health team usually conducts medication evaluations and prescribes the appropriate medications to help control symptoms. Although the psychiatrist may provide some psychoeducation, providing psychoeducation is within the scope of practice of the nurse and would not necessarily require a referral. Although the psychiatrist may lead group therapy, group therapy may be led by an advanced practice nurse or other clinician who is appropriately trained and certified. Case management services that include addressing housing and employment issues are provided by a case manager, who may belong to a variety of mental health disciplines including nursing and social work.

The Nurse at a Community Mental Health Clinic Is Planning