The Nurse Creating a Teaching Plan That Includes the Long-Term

question 25

Multiple Choice

The nurse creating a teaching plan that includes the long-term administration of phenytoin (Dilantin) would state that:

• A) the medication should be given on an empty stomach.
• B) insomnia can be a significant side effect.
• C) gums should be massaged regularly to prevent hyperplasia.
• D) blood pressure should be closely monitored.