An older patient with mild Alzheimer's disease abruptly stops taking the prescribed medication donepezil (Aricept). On which area should the nurse focus when assessing this patient?
1. Reflexes
2. Rest and sleep
3. Cognitive function
4. Cardiovascular function
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Rationale: Abrupt cessation of donepezil (Aricept) does not affect reflexes.
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