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Question 1 of 5 :

Phenytoin has been prescribed for a patient with seizures. The nurse should include which appropriate nursing intervention in the plan of care?

A Report an abnormal phenytoin level of 18 mcg/mL.

B Monitor CBC levels for early detection of blood dyscrasias.

C Encourage the patient to brush teeth vigorously to prevent plaque buildup.

D Teach the patient to stop the drug immediately when passing pinkish-red or reddish-brown urine.

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