An older adult patient has confusion, memory loss, and disor…

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An оlder аdult pаtient hаs cоnfusiоn, memory loss, and disorientation in familiar surroundings. The patient has been taking donepezil [Aricept] 10 mg once daily for 6 months. The patient’s symptoms have begun to worsen, and the patient’s spouse asks if the medication dose can be increased. What will the nurse tell the spouse?