A health care provider has prescribed valproic acid for a client with bipolar disorder who has achieved limited success with lithium carbonate. The nurse should instruct the client about which of the following?
1. Follow-up blood tests are necessary while on this medication.
2. The extended-release tablet can be crushed if necessary for ease of swallowing.
3. Tachycardia and upset stomach are common side effects.
4. Consumption of a moderate amount of alcohol is safe if the medication is taken in the morning.
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