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The nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin (Dilantin) to a patient who has a seizure disorder. The patient appears drowsy, and the nurse notes that the last random serum drug level was 18 mcg/mL. What action will the nurse take?
 
  a. Administer the dose since the patient is not toxic.
  b. Contact the provider to discuss decreasing the phenytoin dose.
  c. Give the drug and monitor closely for adverse effects.
  d. Report drug toxicity to the providers.
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