The nurse is providing instructions to a client beginning medication therapy with divalproex sodium (Depakote) for treatment of absence seizures. The nurse instructs the client that which of the following represents the most frequent side effect of this medication?

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Nausea and vomiting are among the most common side effects of divalproex sodium (Depakote), especially when beginning therapy for conditions such as absence seizures.

The Nurse Is Providing Instructions to a Client Beginning Medication