A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin to a client. The nurse understands the need to administer this drug cautiously if the client has a history of which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Hyperthyroidism
B) Hypotension
C) Diabetes
D) Asthma
E) Hepatic impairment
Ans: B, E
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Phenytoin (Dilantin) is used cautiously in clients with hypotension, severe myocardial insufficiency, and hepatic impairment.
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