The client receives donepezil (Aricept) as treatment for Alzheimer's disease. Which laboratory test(s) will the nurse primarily assess?

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Liver function tests should be primarily assessed when a client is receiving donepezil (Aricept) as treatment for Alzheimer's disease because this medication is metabolized in the liver. Liver function tests, including serum levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and bilirubin, should be monitored regularly to evaluate the liver's ability to metabolize the medication and to assess for potential hepatotoxicity.

The Client Receives Donepezil (Aricept) as Treatment for Alzheimer's Disease