Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Full-length
A client with bipolar disorder is discharged with a prescription for Depakote (divalproex sodium). The nurse should remind the client of the need for:
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Depakote requires regular lab monitoring (e.g., liver function, platelet counts) to detect potential side effects like hepatotoxicity or thrombocytopenia.