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A client with Alzheimer’s disease has been prescribed donepezil (Aricept). Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan for a client on Aricept?

ExplanationA side effect of Aricept is dizziness; therefore, the client should be reminded to move slowly when rising from a lying or sitting position. Answer A is incorrect because it should be taken at bedtime, with no regard to food. Increasing the number of pills can increase the side effects, so answer C is incorrect. Another effect of the drug is bradycardia, making answer D incorrect.