Rivastigmine, a cholinesterase inhibitor, is prescribed for a female patient with early-stage Alzheimer’s Disease.The patient’s daughter tells the nurse that she plans to start administering the drug when her mother’s symptoms worsen, hoping to avoid nursing home placement.How should the nurse respond?

Affirm the decision to use the medication when the symptoms start to worsen.

Explain that the drug should be used early in the disease process.

Assess the patient’s current mental status before deciding to support the decision.

Confirm that the daughter is aware of the progressive nature of the disease.

w should the nurse respond?