A 55 year old female patient with a history of depression refuses to take her evening dose of medication.

A 55 year old female patient with a history of depression refuses to take her evening dose of medication. The nurse tells her of the possible consequences of her action, but the patient still refuses to cooperate. Which of the following is the best course for the nurse to follow? Make an entry in the progress notes recording her behaviors and action taken by the nurse. Document only the patient’s behavior Notify only the health care provider Reassure the patient that she will be fine after taking the medication