A 17-year-old patient is admitted with a new onset of seizures and is diagnosed with epilepsy. Which of the following would the nurse include in the patient teaching?
A) Aspirin can inhibit the action of anticonvulsants.
B) Anticonvulsants must be taken frequently during the day to prevent seizures.
C) Sudden withdrawal of anticonvulsants can lead to status epilepticus.
D) When the seizures have been controlled, the medications can be discontinued.
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