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A 72-year-old patient with moderate dementia is admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit for agitation. The treatment team wants to start an antipsychotic. The patient's daughter, who holds healthcare power of attorney, consents to the medication. The patient says, "I don't want any pills." What should the PMHNP do?
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