A client with AD is prescribed rivastigmine by the primary health care provider. The nurse would anticipate administering this drug by which route? Select all that apply
A) Intravenously
B) Intramuscularly
C) Orally
D) Subcutaneously
E) Transdermally
Ans: C, E
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The nurse should administer rivastigmine orally or transdermally to the client. Rivastigmine is not administered intravenously, intramuscularly, or subcutaneously.
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