A Client with Fibromyalgia Refuses to Take the Prescribed Drug

A client with fibromyalgia refuses to take the prescribed drug duloxetine.  When the nurse asks, why, the client responds, "Because I'm not depressed!"  What is the nurse's most appropriate response?

A) "Depression is common with fibromyalgia, but a low dose of this drug can prevent it."
B) "It can relieve your chronic pain and help you sleep better at night."
C) "It helps to relieve the adverse effects of your other prescribed drugs."
D) "You have the right to refuse.  I will notify your health care provider (HCP) ."

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