A Patient Is Admitted to a Long-Term Psychiatric Setting

A patient is admitted to a long-term psychiatric setting.The MAOI medication previously prescribed is discontinued by the physician.New orders are obtained to initiate imipramine therapy.The nurse will provide the first dose of imipramine to the patient _____ the MAOI drug.

A) immediately following the last dose of
B) in 1 week following the last dose of
C) in 14 days following the last dose of
D) before discontinuing