A client,prescribed an antidepressant for symptoms of depression,is expressing feelings of hopelessness and thoughts of suicide.The nurse's response will be based on which conclusion?
A) There is great variability in individual responses to drugs that affect the CNS.
B) The client has not been taking the antidepressant.
C) The antidepressant needs to be taken for several months in order to eliminate suicidal ideations.
D) Drug levels should be obtained to see if the dose needs to be increased.
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