The client is prescribed valproic acid for a new diagnosis of epilepsy. The nurse will include the following instructions in medication education to the client. Select all that apply.

Take the drug with food if gastric irritation occurs

Frequent monitoring of liver function tests and complete blood count.

Frequent monitoring of therapeutic serum levels.

Frequent monitoring of serum creatine levels.

Counseling for women of childbearing age who wish to become pregnant.

Crush the medication if you have difficulty swallowing.