A child has been diagnosed with epilepsy, and is on daily phenytoin (Dilantin). Which client education should the nurse include?
1. Fluid intake
2. Good dental hygiene
3. A decrease in vitamin D intake
4. Taking the medication with milk
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Rationale:
1. Fluid intake does not affect the drug's effectiveness.
2. Because phenytoin (Dilantin) can cause gingival hyperplasia, good dental hygiene should be encouraged.
3. Adequate intake of vitamin D should be encouraged
4. Phenytoin (Dilantin) should not be taken with dairy products.
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