The family of a client diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer s disease confides in the nurse about the clients depression. Which of the following responses provided by the nurse would be appropriate?...

The family of a client diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer s disease confides in the nurse about the clients depression. Which of the following responses provided by the nurse would be appropriate?

1. Don t worry; the depression will go away by itself.

2. Soon the client won ‘t be able to remember anything, so won ‘t be depressed.

3. The health care provider can order a trial with an antidepressant medication.

4. You can get some OTC estrogen cream; it will help delay the symptoms.