A child has been status epileptics for the last 20 minutes. The child has Depakote, Valporic Acid, and Diazepam gel ordered. The nurse should prepare which medication for administration at this time?
1. Depakote
2. Valporic acid
3. Diazepam
4. None of the medications. The child will stop on his own.
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1. The Depakote is needed on a regular, scheduled basis to help keep the level adequate in the body.
2. Valporic acid needs to be given on a regular schedule to keep the adequate levels in the body.
3. Diazepam can be used as needed to help stop the brain activity for seizures.
4. The seizure activity needs to be stopped because of the hypoxia that is occurring to the brain.
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