The nurse has been conducting medication education for a patient with epilepsy. What is the best outcome for this patient?
A) The patient will recognize that the antiseizure medication must be continued indefinitely.
B) The patient will recognize the need to be on a tyramine-free diet while on antiseizure medications.
C) The patient will recognize the need to be on a ketogenic diet in combination with antiseizure medications.
D) The patient will recognize the need to be on antiseizure medication for 1 year after the last seizure.
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