A Patient Who Has Recently Started Therapy on a Statin

A patient who has recently started therapy on a statin drug asks the nurse how long it will take until he sees an effect on his serum cholesterol. Which statement would be the nurse's best response?

A) "Blood levels return to normal within a week of beginning therapy."
B) "It takes 6 to 8 weeks to see a change in cholesterol levels."
C) "It takes at least 6 months to see a change in cholesterol levels."
D) "You will need to take this medication for almost a year to see significant results."