A Patient Who Has Been Taking Phenobarbital for Epilepsy Begins

A patient who has been taking phenobarbital for epilepsy begins taking valproic acid [Depakote] as adjunct therapy. The nurse notes that the patient is very drowsy. What will the nurse do?

A) Explain to the patient that tolerance to sedation eventually will develop.
B) Notify the prescriber, and request an order to reduce the dose of phenobarbital.
C) Notify the prescriber of the need to increase the dose of valproic acid.
D) Request an order for liver function tests to monitor for hepatotoxicity.

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