At the end of his first week of hospitalization for severe depression, Mr. Korhonen, 32 years old, indicates to the psychiatric and
mental health nurse that he does not want to take his mirtazapine (Remeron). He states, "It makes me sleepy during the day and
I'll never get better anyway." What response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. I could ask the physician to decrease your dose
B. It will help if you give it a chance to take effect
C. The sleepiness is temporary, and it will take awhile before you feel better
D. People who are depressed feel they won't ever get better