The nurse in the neurology clinic is caring for a 24-year-old female client.
1100:Follow-up visit for epilepsy. Two other antiseizure medications did not control the seizures. New prescription today for divalproex sodium (valproate) delayed-release tablets. Urine pregnancy test negative today. Teaching on the new medication completed; client asked to restate the main points.
For each client statement, click to specify whether the statement indicates understanding or no understanding of the teaching provided.
| Client Statements | Understanding | No Understanding |
|---|---|---|
| “I will crush the tablet if it is hard to swallow.” | ||
| “I will use reliable birth control while I take this medicine.” | ||
| “I can stop the tablets once I have gone 1 month without a seizure.” | ||
| “I will keep my appointments for blood tests of my liver and platelets.” | ||
| “I will call right away if my skin or the whites of my eyes turn yellow.” | ||
| “Stomach pain with vomiting is common at first, so I will wait a few days to call.” |
Note: Each row must have 1 response option selected.