A client with a depressive disorder tells the nurse, "I am thinking of switching to an alternating day/night shift because it pays more and will give me more time with my children.". The nurse's reply should be based on the knowledge that:
A) The client's priority is steady employment.
B) Biological rhythms do not influence mood disorders.
C) The client should contact the nurse if prodromal symptoms of the depressive disorder occur.
D) Disruptions in biological rhythms will impact the client's depressive disorder.
D
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