A Patient Who Was Prescribed a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor

A patient who was prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) 3 days ago says, "I'm so disappointed, this medicine isn't working." What intervention best addresses the client's expressed concern?

A) Explaining that it's normal for a time lag between starting the antidepressants and symptom relief
B) Reassuring the patient that the medication is an excellent therapy and it will be effective soon
C) Critically assessing the patient for indications that there is a lessening of symptoms
D) Assessing the patient's understanding of depression

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