A client returns for a four-week follow-up visit with the health care provider after having been started on olanzapine (Zyprexa) for symptoms of schizophrenia.The care provider states that the family has noted only a small amount of improvement in symptoms, and questions the need to change to another treatment.The nurse's best response is:
A) "It might take 8-12 weeks to begin seeing improvement on this therapy."
B) "The client will need to see a psychotherapist in conjunction with the medication for there to be a major improvement in symptoms."
C) "There should have been improvement within 1-2 weeks."
D) "It might take 6-8 weeks to see definite improvement in most symptoms."
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