A client who was placed on a medication for depression 7 days ago is concerned that he is not experiencing any change in his symptoms. What is the best response by the nurse?

This is normal because it typically takes 3-6 weeks for medications for depression to reach full therapeutic effect

Your symptoms should have improved by now. You need to schedule a follow-up appointment with your provider

Clients who do not have symptom relief in 5-7 days usually need to be placed on a different medication

It is normal for clients to have incomplete symptom relief, but any symptoms that remain after 7 days will be permanent