What should be included in the nurse's teaching for a patient prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin) to control seizures?
a. "You may experience shortness of breath as a side effect of the drug."
b. "You may notice some vision changes while taking this drug."
c. "Be sure to brush and floss your teeth daily."
d. "Be sure to arrange for regular checkups for potassium levels."
ANS: C
Regular dental care is important because of risk for gingival hyperplasia. Shortness of breath, vision changes, and potassium imbalance are not associated with phenytoin therapy.
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