An adult client who has been treated with antidepressants for a year has had antianxiety medication added to the treatment regimen. The client says to the nurse, “I have reached the bottom of the...

An adult client who has been treated with antidepressants for a year has had antianxiety medication added to the treatment regimen. The client says to the nurse, “I have reached the bottom of the barrel now. I have to take both Prozac (fluoxetine) and Klonopin (clonazepam) to control my symptoms.” What would be the best nurse reply to the client?

1. “If the medications work, why worry? Just take them, and be happy they are effective.”

2. “I can understand your concern. Those psychiatric medications are pretty potent.”

3. “It seems you are concerned your illness may be worsening. Tell me more about that.”

4. “You seem to feel guilty about taking psychiatric medication for your illness. There is nothing to feel guilty about.”