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The nurse is caring for a patient being treated for increased
The nurse is providing discharge teaching for the parents of a school age child being discharged
on Valproic Acid (Depakote). What statement by the family indicates further teaching is
necessary?
A. "he should chew the sprinkles before he swallows them"
B. "he should not drink cola with this medication"
C. "he should take this medication with meals to prevent stomach upset"
D. "I should bring him to the office if I notice increased bruising" I should bring him to
the office if I notice increased bruising
The nurse is caring for a patient with a traumatic brain injury. On day seven, the nurse notes
large amounts of urine output and an elevated serum sodium level. Which complication of TBI
does this assessment finding suggest to the nurse?
A. syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
B. cerebral salt wasting
C. diabetes insipidus