What client education should the nurse include in her care plan that will help to reduce complications from anti seizure drugs?

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Rationale 1 Having scheduled lab work will monitor therapeutic levels of some drugs (Phenytoin)and will assess for liver and renal function which can be affected by some of these drugs.
Rationale 2 Until the effects of the drug are known, driving or engaging in hazardous activities should be avoided.
Rationale 3. Once the effects of the drug are known, and seizures have been controlled for a period of time, there is no reason to avoid driving or operate heavy machinery while on these drugs.
Rationale 4. There is no reason to monitor weight gain or loss while on these drugs.
Rationale 5. Some drugs can affect levels of vitamin K and may alter the normal coagulation times.

What Client Education Should the Nurse Include in Her Care