A client with depression says to the nurse, "I have been on this antidepressant for 5 days and I still feel awful." The nurse can be most supportive by responding
a. "Depression is a horrible feeling. I am sure that you will be getting results from your medication in a few days."
b. "Depressive feelings make you feel hopeless. I will call your doctor and see if I can get an order for something to make you feel better."
c. "It's tough to wait for relief. Many drugs take several weeks to manage symp-toms."
d. "You mustn't feel so down. Everyone reacts to medications in a slightly different way."
C
Antidepressants do not produce effects immediately; depressed clients often must wait 3 to 6 weeks before recognizing any relief from the antidepressant.
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