A nurse is conducting a medication education group for mentally ill patients. One of the patients states, "I don't think everyone needs medications. What about psychotherapy? Can you tell me about that?" What is an appropriate response by the nurse?
A) Talk to the group about the benefits of psychotherapy.
B) Tell the group that psychotherapy is ineffective and they need medication.
C) Acknowledge the question, but explain the time limitations and focus of that particular group.
D) Explain that it is the physician's decision what type of treatment modality is for each patient.
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