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The nurse reviews the client’s health care record and notes that the client is taking donepezil hydrochloride. Understanding the purpose of this medication, the nurse suspects this client has which medical problem?

ExplanationDonepezil hydrochloride is a cholinergic agent that is used in the treatment of mild to moderate dementia of the Alzheimer ’s type. It enhances cholinergic functions by increasing the concentration of acetylcholine. It slows the progression of Alzheimer ’s disease. None of the remaining options are conditions that are treated with this medication.