A Patient Has a 9-Year History of a Seizure Disorder

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient has a 9-year history of a seizure disorder that has been managed well with phenytoin therapy.He is to receive nothing by mouth (NPO) because he has surgery in the morning.What should the nurse do about his morning dose of phenytoin?

• A)Give the same dose intravenously
• B)Give the morning dose with a small sip of water
• C)Contact the physician for another dosage form of the medication
• D)Notify the operating room that the medication has been withheld

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