A client with bipolar disorder is receiving divalproex sodium as part of the treatment plan. When monitoring the client's blood level for this drug, which level would alert the nurse to the need to change the dosage?
A) 30 ng/mL
B) 55 ng/mL
C) 75 ng/mL
D) 115 ng/mL
A
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