A patient who began taking an antidepressant 1 week ago calls the clinic and states the medication is not working. Which instruction should the nurse practitioner provide?
A) "You will need to start a different medication."
B) "Begin increasing your dosage by 50%."
C) "You will need to take an antianxiety medication too."
D) "The medication may take 2 to 4 weeks to take effect."
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