Question

a nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for valproic acid to treat a seizure disorder. the nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects? select all that apply. hirsutism drowsiness headache ataxia rash

Explanation:

Valproic acid is an anticonvulsant. Its common adverse effects include drowsiness (CNS depression), headache, ataxia (impaired coordination), and rash (allergic reaction). Hirsutism is not a typical adverse effect of valproic acid (more associated with some hormonal medications or drugs like phenytoin in some cases, but not valproic acid). So we select the options corresponding to these adverse effects.

Answer:

B. Drowsiness, C. Headache, D. Ataxia, E. Rash