A Nurse Provides Teaching for a Patient with a Newly

A nurse provides teaching for a patient with a newly diagnosed partial complex seizure disorder who is about to begin therapy with antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) . Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?

A) "Even with an accurate diagnosis of my seizures, it may be difficult to find an effective drug."
B) "I will soon know that the drugs are effective by being seizure free for several months."
C) "Serious side effects may occur, and if they do, I should stop taking the medication."
D) "When drug levels are maintained at therapeutic levels, I can expect to be seizure free."

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