Converting RGB to CMYK without flattening

So I made a big mistake and designed something for a client in RGB format Theres only 2 layers out of 14 with colour so how do I go about changing the whole document to CMYK without flattening the document? Or are there any other alternatives?
Thanks

When you choose Image > Mode and check CMYK you will be presented with this optioin:
Having written that, I suggest you check with your client or client's lithographer. He may prefer to do the RGB-to-CMYK conversion himself so that it accommodates his print profile,

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