The spouse of a client being treated for depression believes the client is not responding to prescribed medication.Which statements by the nurse are appropriate when responding to the client's spouse? Select all that apply.
A) "Stop the medication immediately."
B) "A trial-and-error period is the best way to determine which medication is the most effective."
C) "A trial of 4 to 6 weeks is usually done to see how people respond to the medication."
D) "Stay on the medication for 6 months to see if there is a response."
E) "Learn to live with the depression."

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A) A trial-and-error period may be needed to determine what medication is best for the individual. About 30% of clients do not respond to their antidepressant in a trial of 4 to 6 weeks. Do not stop medications without notification of the prescriber. Antidepressant medication is often prescribed for clients with depression symptoms. Stating that the spouse will have to learn to live with the depression is inappropriate.
B) A trial-and-error period may be needed to determine what medication is best for the individual. About 30% of clients do not respond to their antidepressant in a trial of 4 to 6 weeks. Do not stop medications without notification of the prescriber. Antidepressant medication is often prescribed for clients with depression symptoms. Stating that the spouse will have to learn to live with the depression is inappropriate.
C) A trial-and-error period may be needed to determine what medication is best for the individual. About 30% of clients do not respond to their antidepressant in a trial of 4 to 6 weeks. Do not stop medications without notification of the prescriber. Antidepressant medication is often prescribed for clients with depression symptoms. Stating that the spouse will have to learn to live with the depression is inappropriate.
D) A trial-and-error period may be needed to determine what medication is best for the individual. About 30% of clients do not respond to their antidepressant in a trial of 4 to 6 weeks. Do not stop medications without notification of the prescriber. Antidepressant medication is often prescribed for clients with depression symptoms. Stating that the spouse will have to learn to live with the depression is inappropriate.
E) A trial-and-error period may be needed to determine what medication is best for the individual. About 30% of clients do not respond to their antidepressant in a trial of 4 to 6 weeks. Do not stop medications without notification of the prescriber. Antidepressant medication is often prescribed for clients with depression symptoms. Stating that the spouse will have to learn to live with the depression is inappropriate.

The Spouse of a Client Being Treated for Depression Believes