A Depressed Patient Prepares for Discharge

A depressed patient prepares for discharge. The patient is prescribed desipramine (Norpramin) and will have outpatient visits. The patient reports, "They gave me only a 1-week supply of my medicine." Select the nurse's best reply.

A) "Federal law limits the amount you may be given at any one time."
B) "It will save you money if the drug doesn't work well for your symptoms."
C) "This is a way of ensuring that you will come in for your follow-up appointment."
D) "Prescribing a small amount of drug addresses our concerns for your continuing safety."