The family of a client diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease asks how the newly prescribed donepezil works....

The family of a client diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease asks how the newly prescribed donepezil works. What is the best response by the nurse?

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Donepezil is used to treat confusion related to Alzheimer' diseases . It doesn't cure the disease, but may improve memory, awareness and the ability to function. It may take several days or weeks for benefits to show . In some people symptoms may not improve but progress of the disease may be slowed down. It slowly improve memory and other brain functions over several weeks.

Nightingale answered 2 years ago

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