A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has generalized anxiety disorder and a new prescription for buspirone. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

A. "It can take several weeks before you notice an effect from the medication.": Buspirone is an anxiolytic that requires consistent daily dosing, and its therapeutic effects may take 2–4 weeks to become noticeable. Educating the client about this delayed onset helps set realistic expectations and promotes adherence to the medication regimen. B. "If a dose is missed, you can take the missed dose along with the next scheduled dose.": Doubling doses to make up for a missed dose can increase the risk of adverse effects and is not recommended. Clients should be instructed to skip the missed dose and resume the normal dosing schedule. C. "Avoid consuming large amounts of leafy, green vegetables while taking this medication.": There are no dietary restrictions regarding leafy greens or vitamin K with buspirone. This instruction is unnecessary and unrelated to the medication’s pharmacology. D. "This medication is known to cause dependence.": Unlike benzodiazepines, buspirone has a low potential for dependence or abuse. It is considered safe for long-term use in managing generalized anxiety disorder without significant risk of addiction.