A nurse is educating the parents of a child diagnosed with major depression prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).The parents do not want to fill the prescription because they have heard SSRIs increase the risk of suicide in children.Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) "I will convey your concerns to your health-care provider."
B) "If you don't want your child to take the medication, don't fill it."
C) "SSRIs have been used for many years to treat depression."
D) "This information is controversial, so watch your child carefully."

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Studies result in conflicting information on this topic; the FDA has issued a "black box" warning for increased risk of suicide in youths taking SSRIs,but subsequent studies have shown this class of drug to be effective in reducing suicidal ideation.The parents should be educated and instructed to watch their child carefully,no matter what medication is prescribed.

A Nurse Is Educating the Parents of a Child Diagnosed