When teaching a client about medications before discharge,the nurse should realize that antiepileptic drug therapy failure is most commonly caused by

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Mismanagement of medications by the client is the most common cause of antiepileptic drug therapy failure, which includes missed doses or taking incorrect doses of medication. Tolerance, chronic administration, inadequate liver metabolism, and drug and dietary interactions can also contribute to therapy failure, but they are not as common as medication mismanagement.

When Teaching a Client About Medications Before Discharge,the Nurse Should