A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder is prescribed divalproex sodium as part of the treatment plan. When monitoring the client's blood concentration of this drug, which level would alert the nurse to the need to change the dosage?

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Optimal blood concentrations seem to be in the range of 50 to 150 ng/mL. Thus, anything outside this range would indicate the need for a change in drug dosage.

A Client Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Is Prescribed Divalproex Sodium