The client diagnosed with a major depressive disorder asks the nurse, “Why did my psychiatrist prescribe an SSRI medication rather than one of the other types of antidepressants?” Which statement by...

The client diagnosed with a major depressive disorder asks the nurse, “Why did my psychiatrist prescribe an SSRI medication rather than one of the other types of antidepressants?” Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?

1. “Probably it is the medication that your insurance will pay for.”

2. “You should ask your psychiatrist why the SSRI was ordered.”

3. “SSRIs have fewer side effects than the other classifications.”

4. “The SSRI medications work faster than the other medications.”