Questions: Which response will the nurse provide to a depressed client who asks why the health care provider has prescribed imipramine? "It will help you forget why you are depressed." "This medication keeps you alert and cures insomnia." "After taking it for several days, it will increase your ability to do your job." "By altering the way chemicals in your brain interact, it will help lift your depression."

The answer is "By altering the way chemicals in your brain interact, it will help lift your depression."

This statement is misleading. Imipramine, a tricyclic antidepressant, does not work by making someone forget their depression. Instead, it affects neurotransmitter levels in the brain.

This is inaccurate. Imipramine can actually cause drowsiness and is not primarily used to treat insomnia. It is prescribed for depression and sometimes for other conditions like anxiety or chronic pain.

While antidepressants can improve mood and energy levels, they typically take several weeks to show noticeable effects. This statement oversimplifies the process and timeline of how antidepressants work.

This is the most accurate response. Imipramine works by affecting neurotransmitters in the brain, such as serotonin and norepinephrine, which can help alleviate symptoms of depression over time.