Which basic intervention should a psychiatric mental health nurse plan to provide for a patient diagnosed with a mood disorder?

A) Sharing clinical expertise to enhance patient treatment
B) Performing individual or group psychotherapy for the patient
C) Using appropriate diagnostic tests to monitor patient condition
D) Conducting stress management and health maintenance classes

Conducting stress management and health maintenance classes is the basic intervention that should be performed by a psychiatric mental health nurse. These classes will provide individualized guidance to patients to prevent or reduce mental illness and improve mental health. Community screenings and stress management classes are examples of health maintenance classes. Consulting nurses from other disciplines to share clinical expertise and enhance patient treatment is an advanced practice psychiatric mental health nursing intervention. Performing individual and group psychotherapy and performing diagnostic tests like blood pressure, etc., are also advanced practice psychiatric mental health nursing interventions.