A client asks the nurse why he has to go to therapy and cannot just take his prescribed antidepressant medication. What would be the most therapeutic response by the nurse?

Choice A reason: Asking about reservations is open-ended but does not directly address the client’s concern. While it may encourage discussion, it does not provide therapeutic education about the role of therapy. Choice B reason: This is the most therapeutic response because it explains the complementary roles of medication and therapy. Antidepressants correct neurochemical imbalances, but therapy addresses thought patterns, coping skills, and long-term behavioral change. This empowers the client with understanding and emphasizes the importance of combined treatment. Choice C reason: Referring to insurance coverage is not therapeutic. It focuses on financial logistics rather than the clinical rationale for therapy. Choice D reason: Suggesting that medication effects will not last forever may increase anxiety and resistance. It does not provide supportive education and may feel dismissive.