The nurse has provided the education to the parent of a young child prescribed valproic acid (Depakene) syrup. Which statement made by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I should not mix this with carbonated beverages."
B. "If my child gets a headache from this, I can administer a baby aspirin."
C. "I can still give the clonazepam (Klonopin) prescribed by the psychiatrist for sleep."
D. "I can give this on a full stomach or an empty stomach."
Answer: A
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