A nurse in an outpatient clinic receives a call from a patient who reports having had symptoms of the flu for the past 4 days. The patient is seeking an appointment with the physician and wants, "the medication that treats the flu [Tamiflu (oseltamivir)]." Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?

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Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is most effective when started within the first 48 hours of symptom onset. After 4 days of symptoms, it is less likely to be beneficial.

A Nurse in an Outpatient Clinic Receives a Call from a Patient