Question

the nurse has performed discharge teaching for parents of a child diagnosed with epilepsy. the child has been prescribed zonegran (zonisamide). which comments by the parents indicate the need for further discharge teaching regarding this medication? select all that apply.

Answer 1

Answer: "This medication can make our child very sedated so we need to monitor for this side effect.

"we need to watch our child's gums

for swelling since this commonly happens with this medicine. "

"We may need to add B-complex vitamin supplementation to our child's medications because this can help manage side effects."

Explanation: Chapter p. 1346