A patient has been taking donepezil (Aricept)for 2 weeks as part of the treatment for early stages of Alzheimer's disease.Her daughter calls the physician's office and is upset because her mother has not shown any improvement.Which of the following is the nurse's best response to the patient's daughter?

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Donepezil therapy is not a cure for Alzheimer's disease but may help to improve symptoms in the early stages.It may take up to 6 weeks to see improvement.
The family should be taught that the medication must be taken exactly as ordered and with meals.The medication should also not be abruptly stopped and the dosage should not be increased without the physician's approval due to the possibility of serious complications.

A Patient Has Been Taking Donepezil (Aricept)for 2 Weeks as Part