Which explanation for the prescription of donepezil (Aricept) would the nurse provide for a patient in the early stage of Alzheimer's disease?
A) It will increase the metabolism of excess GABA.
B) Excess dopamine will be prevented from attaching to receptor sites.
C) Serotonin deficiency will be managed through a prolonged reuptake period.
D) The acetylcholine deficiency will be managed by inhibiting cholinesterase.
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