A client with late stage Alzheimer disease has an order for donepezil (Aricept). The nurse should:
1. withhold the drug.
2. place the drug on the client's tongue to dissolve.
3. question the order.
4. administer the drug IM.
Answer: 2
1. Aricept is the only anti-dementia drug that is safe for late stage Alzheimer. The nurse would give the drug.
2. Placing the medication on the client's tongue to dissolve is the appropriate method of administration.
3. The order is appropriate and would not be questioned.
4. Aricept is not given IM.
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