Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for phenytoin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Report a rash to the provider immediately. This is crucial because phenytoin can cause serious skin reactions, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Reporting a rash promptly can help prevent worsening of the condition.
Avoiding milk (choice A) is not necessary for phenytoin. Increasing vitamin C intake (choice C) does not directly relate to phenytoin use. Expecting urine to turn orange (choice D) is not a common side effect of phenytoin.
Avoiding milk (choice A) is not necessary for phenytoin. Increasing vitamin C intake (choice C) does not directly relate to phenytoin use. Expecting urine to turn orange (choice D) is not a common side effect of phenytoin.