The client's wife states, "I think something is wrong. He isn't responding to the antidepressant.". The nurse's best response would be, "Your husband may need to:

A) Stay on the medication for six months to see a response.".
B) Learn to live with his depression symptoms.".
C) Have a trial and error period to determine what medication is most effective for him.".
D) Stop the medication immediately.".


C

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