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