Recently begun refusing to swallow pills

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A client with Alzheimer disease has been prescribed rivastigmine but has recently begun refusing to swallow pills. Which is the nurse's best action? Ask the health care provider to change administration to once daily from twice daily. Advocate for biweekly IM depot administration. Administer the medication intravenously as ordered. Advocate for the prescription of a transdermal patch.

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