A client diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) states, "Why did my doctor prescribe an antidepressant rather than an antianxiety drug for me?" Which of the following are the most appropriate nursing responses?
A) "I'm not sure, because antianxiety drugs have been approved by the FDA for PTSD."
B) "Antidepressants are now considered first-line treatment choice for PTSD."
C) "Many people have adverse reactions to antianxiety drugs."
D) "Because of their addictive properties, antianxiety drugs are less desirable."
E) "There have been no controlled studies on the effect of antianxiety drugs on PTSD."
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