A nurse is planning care for a client with major depression who is started on fluoxetine (Prozac). Which statement about antidepressant therapy is most important to include in discharge teaching?
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A
You will feel better within 24 to 48 hours of starting the medication.
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B
Therapeutic effects may take 2 to 4 weeks to appear.
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C
You should stop the medication once you feel better.
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D
Avoid all physical activity while taking this medication.