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An antidepressant medication is prescribed for a client who reports sleeping only four hours in the past two days and a weight loss of nine pounds within the last month. Which client goal is most important to achieve within the first three days of treatment?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Improving sleep to at least six hours a night addresses the client's reported insomnia and supports their physical well-being, which is critical in the initial treatment phase. Understanding medication, describing hospitalization reasons, or meeting a dietitian are important but secondary to addressing sleep.

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