A client who is newly admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit reports that newly prescribed medication is exacerbating her anxiety and paranoia. The nurse is attending an interdisciplinary team meeting regarding the client. Which members of the interdisciplinary team would be able to alter this client's prescription? (Select all that apply.)

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The psychiatrist and psychiatric nurse practitioner are able to alter medication prescriptions for this client as part of their scope of practice. The psychiatric nurse may be able to suggest changes to the medication regimen, but ultimately the prescribing provider would need to approve any changes. The psychiatric technician and psychiatric social worker do not have prescriptive authority.

A Client Who Is Newly Admitted to an Inpatient Psychiatric