Question

One of the differences between an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) and a psychiatric registered nurse practicing at the basic level is that the APRN will earn a doctoral or masters degree and __________. A. will assess mental health needs as well as develop a nursing diagnosis and plan for nursing care B. will often diagnose and prescribe medication for mental health problems or disorders C. is able to diagnose and treat people with psychiatric problems or disorders D. will work with individuals, families, or groups to implement and evaluate a nursing care plan

Answer 1

One of the differences between an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) and a psychiatric registered nurse practicing at the basic level is that the APRN will earn a doctoral or masters degree and is able to diagnose and treat people with psychiatric problems or disorders.

Answer 2

C. is able to diagnose and treat people with psychiatric problems or disorders

Step-by-step explanation:

Nurses with advanced practice are people who have taken a nursing course and then took a postgraduate course that has conferred the title of nurse with advanced skills making that person a specialist. These nurses have job assignments that basic level nurses do not have. In psychiatry, for example, advanced practice nurses are the only nurses capable of diagnosing and treating people with psychiatric problems or disorders