A patient who has been prescribed ethosuximide (Zarontin) tells the nurse about experiencing an upset stomach after each dose of the drug.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Administer a dose of an antinausea drug.
B) Instruct the patient to take the drug with a full glass of water.
C) Give the drug with meals or a snack.
D) Elevate the head of the bed to avoid aspiration.
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