The client newly diagnosed with epilepsy is prescribed an anticonvulsant medication. Which information should the nurse tell the client?
1. The medication dosage will start low and gradually increase over a few weeks. 2. The dosage prescribed initially will be the dosage prescribed for the rest of your life. 3. The health-care provider will prescribe a loading dose and decrease dosage gradually. 4. The dose of medication will be adjusted monthly until a serum drug level is obtained.
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