A parent of a child who has been taking valproic acid (Depakote) for several years calls the clinic to report a recent recurrence of seizures and states that the child is having three or four seizures per week. The nurse will perform which action first?

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Asking the parent to describe the child's drug regimen is the first step to ensure that the medication is being taken as prescribed and to identify any potential issues with adherence or drug interactions that could be contributing to the recurrence of seizures.

A Parent of a Child Who Has Been Taking Valproic