Which Response by the Nurse Is Accurate When a Patient

Which response by the nurse is accurate when a patient who has been on lamotrigine (Lamictal) for seizure control reports a skin rash and urticaria?

A) Reassure the patient that this is a common adverse effect of the medication and not to worry.
B) Instruct the patient to discontinue use of the drug immediately.
C) Instruct the patient to decrease the dosage of the medication until the rash disappears.
D) Advise the patient that this adverse effect usually resolves but should be reported to the healthcare provider.