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Title: A client has been receiving phenytoin (Dilantin) for 15 years. The nurse implements which diagnostic ...
Post by: jessicad31 on Jan 24, 2018
A client has been receiving phenytoin (Dilantin) for 15 years. The nurse implements which diagnostic test to assess for a common adverse reaction to long-term medication use?
 
  a. Fasting blood glucose level
  b. Chest x-ray
  c. Voiding cystourethrogram
  d. BUN and creatinine


Title: A client has been receiving phenytoin (Dilantin) for 15 years. The nurse implements which diagnostic ...
Post by: Nalmartinez on Jan 24, 2018
ANS: A
Hyperglycemia is a known adverse reaction to long-term Dilantin use that may be assessed via a fasting blood glucose measurement.


Title: A client has been receiving phenytoin (Dilantin) for 15 years. The nurse implements which diagnostic ...
Post by: jessicad31 on Jan 24, 2018
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