Which action is a general nursing consideration for a patient receiving antiepileptic drugs (AEDs)? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
Place the patient’s bed in the highest position.
Alert the patient that ambulating as they are able is encouraged.
Monitor regularly scheduled blood drug measurements.
When changing drugs or discontinuing drugs, taper doses slowly.
Ask female patients of childbearing age if they are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breast-feeding.