The client is receiving carbamazepine (Tegretol) for control of seizures.The client tells the nurse she plans to become pregnant.Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) "Please talk to your doctor; this drug is contraindicated in the pregnancy."
B) "Your medication dose will need to be decreased during your pregnancy."
C) "Your medication dose will need to be increased during your pregnancy."
D) "Please talk to your doctor; you will need a safer drug like valproic acid (Depakene) ."
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