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?
A) Ask the parent about to describe the child's drug regimen.
B) Request an order for a serum valproic acid level.
C) Suggest that the parent take the child to the emergency department.
D) Tell the parent that the provider will increase the child's dose of Depakote.
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