Which Response by the Nurse Is Accurate When a Patient

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which response by the nurse is accurate when a patient who has been on lamotrigine (Lamictal) for seizure control reports a skin rash and urticaria?

• A) Reassure the patient that this is a common adverse effect of the medication and not to worry.
• B) Instruct the patient to discontinue use of the drug immediately.
• C) Instruct the patient to decrease the dosage of the medication until the rash disappears.
• D) Advise the patient that this adverse effect usually resolves but should be reported to the healthcare provider.

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