Question

a nurse is discussing the scope of practice and responsibilities of mental health nurses who are not advanced practice registered nurses with a peer. which of the following responsibilities is within the nurses scope of practice?○ resolving insurance issues● providing case management○ determining a mental health diagnosis○ securing affordable housing for clients

Explanation:

Non-advanced practice mental health nurses (peer-level) focus on care coordination and support tasks. Resolving insurance issues and securing housing are typically care coordination/case management adjacent but not core. Determining mental health diagnoses is restricted to advanced practice providers. Providing case management, which includes care coordination, resource linkage, and support for clients, falls within the standard scope of practice for non-advanced practice mental health nurses working with peers.

Answer:

B. Providing case management