A Patient Who Has Been Taking an Antidepressant for 2

A patient who has been taking an antidepressant for 2 months shares with the nurse,"Since my depression is over,I've stopped the Prozac and I won't need to see you any longer." Which response by a nurse would be most therapeutic?

A) "Do you recall that we discussed the need for you to take the medication for up to 1 year before trying to taper off the drug? Let's discuss why it's not advisable to stop your medication abruptly."
B) "It is not recommended that you stop the antidepressants abruptly. I strongly suggest that you continue seeing me regularly to ensure that any change in your condition will be treated immediately."
C) "You should not discontinue your medication without consulting your psychiatrist. You will very likely experience withdrawal symptoms and become more depressed than you were before."
D) "Although it isn't wise to stop the medication as you have, you seem to be handling things very well. Call me if you have any questions and follow-up with your psychiatrist in a year."

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