Following Recovery from a Stroke,a 68-Year-Old Patient Developed Complex Partial

question 20

Multiple Choice

Following recovery from a stroke,a 68-year-old patient developed complex partial seizures with motor symptoms beginning in the right arm with progression to unconsciousness.The physician prescribes phenytoin (Dilantin) for control of the seizures.Which of the following statements by the patient indicates understanding of what self-care related to this drug includes?

• A) "I should use soft swabs rather than a toothbrush to clean my mouth."
• B) "If I have a seizure,I should call an ambulance to take me to the hospital."
• C) "I will take the medication at the beginning of the seizure before I lose consciousness."
• D) "As I start this medication,I will need to have my blood taken frequently to check the level of the drug."

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