Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
Prior to administering the evening dose of carbamazepine, the nurse noted that the clientÔÇÖs morning carbamazepine level was 8.4 mg/L. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
A carbamazepine level of 8.4 mg/L is therapeutic (4-12 mg/L). Administering the dose (D) is appropriate. Withholding (A), notifying (B), or assessing side effects (C) are unnecessary.