A Client Who Is Terminally Ill Reports Hearing About a Drug

A client who is terminally ill reports hearing about a drug that is in preclinical investigation. The client asks the nurse if the drug will be available to the public soon. What should the nurse consider when formulating an answer to this question?

A) After preclinical investigation the drug has one more step before being released for public use.
B) The average length of preclinical investigation is 18 months.
C) When the drug reaches the clinical investigation stage it is usually released within 2 years.
D) The drug will not be available until after the postmarketing studies are done.