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Rivastigmine, a cholinesterase inhibitor, is prescribed for a female client with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. The client’s daughter tells the nurse that she plans to start administering the drug when her mothers’ symptoms are no longer manageable, in hopes that her mother will not have to go to a nursing home. How should the nurse respond?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Rivastigmine slows cognitive decline in early Alzheimer’s, most effective when started early (
A). Delaying until symptoms worsen (
B) reduces efficacy. Assessing mental status (
C) or discussing progression (
D) are less direct.

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