For a client who is taking an anticonvulsant, the nurse should instruct the client to:
a. document the progress of any seizures.
b. take prescribed medications with orange juice.
c. adjust medication dosages according to the amount of seizure activity.
d. practice conscientious oral hygiene.
D
It is important for the nurse to ensure that the client and family understand self-care management and the prescribed medication regimen. Clients on anticonvulsants should practice conscientious oral hygiene.
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