A Patient Is Newly Diagnosed with Anxiety and Placed on a Selective

A patient is newly diagnosed with anxiety and placed on a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) . The nurse is developing the plan of care for this patient. How long will it take for this medication to become effective?

A) The medication will become effective immediately.
B) The medication may take up to 12 weeks to become effective.
C) The medication may take up to 6 weeks to become effective.
D) The medication may take up to 4 weeks to become effective.