A child has been diagnosed with epilepsy and is on daily phenytoin (Dilantin).Client education should include
1. fluid intake.
2. good dental hygiene.
3. a decrease in vitamin D intake.
4. taking the medication with milk.
Answer:2
Rationale:Because phenytoin (Dilantin) can cause gingival hyperplasia,good dental hygiene should be encouraged.Fluid intake does not affect the drug's effectiveness,an adequate intake of vitamin D should be encouraged,and phenytoin (Dilantin) should not be taken with dairy products.
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