Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
The client with bipolar disorder, manic phase, has a valproic acid (Depakote) level of 15 μg/mL. Which of the following client behaviors should the nurse judge to be due to this level of valproic acid? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A, B, D
Rationale
A valproic acid level of 15 ├Ä┬╝g/mL is subtherapeutic (therapeutic range: 50ÔÇô100 ├Ä┬╝g/mL), so manic symptoms like irritability, grandiosity, and labile mood persist.