A nursing assistant reports to the nurse that a patient diagnosed with Alzheimer disease (AD) is experiencing severe diarrhea.Administration of which classification of medication is most associated with this problem?

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Cholinesterase (ChE) inhibitors are used in the management of Alzheimer's disease to increase acetylcholine levels in the brain, which can help improve cognitive function. However, by increasing acetylcholine, ChE inhibitors can also increase gastrointestinal activity, leading to side effects such as diarrhea.

A Nursing Assistant Reports to the Nurse That a Patient