A Patient Diagnosed with a History of Depression Disorder Tells

A patient diagnosed with a history of depression disorder tells the nurse, "My primary-care provider told me to start taking fish oil capsules to prevent heart disease. Will it cause problems with my mental illness?" Select the nurse's best response.

A) "It will not cause problems. It may actually help with your depressed feelings."
B) "I cannot discuss recommendations you received from another health care provider."
C) "It would be better for you to take vitamins C and E. I will notify your primary-care provider."
D) "Please have your primary-care provider call me so we can discuss issues related to this preparation."