46. A 15-year-old adolescent with severe depression is prescribed an antidepressant. What medicinal education is critical for the nurse to provide regarding the onset of action and potential side effects?

  • The medication will work immediately.
  • It may take several weeks for the full therapeutic effect, and monitoring for worsened suicidal ideation (especially initially) is crucial.
  • There are no side effects.
  • Stop the medication if symptoms don't improve in a few days.
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