The drowsiness experienced by some clients when beginning phenytoin therapy:
a. gets worse the longer the person takes the drug.
b. improves after taking the drug for a while.
c. is especially severe in children.
d. remains throughout therapy.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This is not a true statement about phenytoin.
B Correct: Clients should be reassured that the drowsiness discontinues with use.
C Incorrect: There is not evidence to support this.
D Incorrect: These is not evidence to support this.
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