Which Action Will the Nurse Take When Evaluating a Patient

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which action will the nurse take when evaluating a patient who is taking phenytoin (Dilantin) for adverse effects of the medication?

• A) Inspect the oral mucosa.
• B) Listen to the lung sounds.
• C) Auscultate the bowel tones.
• D) Check pupil reaction to light.

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