The nurse is providing teaching regarding drug therapy to the husband of a woman with Alzheimer's disease.The patient was diagnosed 3 months ago and has mild memory loss.She will be receiving donepezil (Aricept) .Which statement accurately describes the drug's actions?
A) It prevents memory loss in later stages.
B) It will reverse the course of Alzheimer's disease.
C) It provides sedation to prevent agitation and restlessness.
D) It may help to improve the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
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