The client prescribed clonazepam (Klonopin) asks the nurse why the medication dose needs to be adjusted.What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "Tolerance can begin to develop after only a few months of therapy,and seizures can recur unless doses are periodically adjusted."
B) "Your dose will be decreased every month until you begin to have seizures again."
C) "Your body stores this drug,and you will need a lower dose of the medication now."
D) "The physician will not need to adjust your medication dose."
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