The Spouse of a Client Being Treated for Depression Believes

Multiple Choice

The spouse of a client being treated for depression believes the client is not responding to prescribed medication.Which statements by the nurse are appropriate when responding to the client's spouse? Select all that apply.

A) "Stop the medication immediately."
B) "A trial-and-error period is the best way to determine which medication is the most effective."
C) "A trial of 4 to 6 weeks is usually done to see how people respond to the medication."
D) "Stay on the medication for 6 months to see if there is a response."
E) "Learn to live with the depression."