A patient in the critical care unit had a seizure that was determined to be caused by a low blood glucose level. The patient's blood glucose level is currently normal. Which additional intervention should be implemented to prevent future seizure activity in this patient?
1. Administer Valium orally twice each day.
2. Establish a low-dose continuous phenytoin infusion.
3. Increase the frequency of blood glucose assessment.
4. Frequently monitor brain wave activity.
Answer: 3
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