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The physician orders valproic acid (Depakene) for a client with bipolar disorder who has achieved limited success with lithium carbonate (Lithane). Which of the following should the nurse include in the client's medication teaching plan?

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Rationale: Drowsiness and gastrointestinal upset are common side effects of valproic acid, requiring client education.

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