The patient with Alzheimer's disease (AD) has been on donepezil (Aricept) for several weeks.In which situation would the nurse suspect an overdose?
A) The patient hungrily eats meals and often searches for snacks between meals.
B) The nurse assesses a radial pulse rate of 92 beats/min.
C) The patient's blood pressure is elevated after periods of exertion.
D) The patient fails to grasp a glass tightly enough to prevent dropping it.
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