Signs and symptoms
Signs and symptoms ( 4 Questions)
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has a new prescription for phenytoin for seizure control. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following adverse effects of phenytoin to the provider?
Gingival hyperplasia: Phenytoin is known to cause gingival hyperplasia, an overgrowth of gum tissue. This side effect should be reported to the provider for appropriate management.
Diarrhea is not a common adverse effect of phenytoin. It is not necessary to report it to the provider unless it becomes severe or persistent.
Insomnia is not a common adverse effect of phenytoin. It is not necessary to report it to the provider unless it becomes severe or significantly impacts the client's well-being.
Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is not a common adverse effect of phenytoin. It is not necessary to report it to the provider unless it becomes severe or persistent.
- Correct answer: A) Gingival hyperplasia: Phenytoin is known to cause gingival hyperplasia, an overgrowth of gum tissue. This side effect should be reported to the provider for appropriate management.
- Incorrect answers:
- B) Diarrhea: Diarrhea is not a common adverse effect of phenytoin. It is not necessary to report it to the provider unless it becomes severe or persistent.
- C) Insomnia: Insomnia is not a common adverse effect of phenytoin. It is not necessary to report it to the provider unless it becomes severe or significantly impacts the client's well-being.
- D) Tinnitus: Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is not a common adverse effect of phenytoin. It is not necessary to report it to the provider unless it becomes severe or persistent.