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The Nurse Is Providing Instructions to an Adolescent Who Is

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The nurse is providing instructions to an adolescent who is taking phenytoin (Dilantin) for the control of seizures. Which of the following statements, if made by the adolescent, indicates a need for further teaching regarding the medication?


A) "The medication may cause oily skin."
B) "Drinking alcohol may affect the medication."
C) "If my gums become sore I need to stop the medication."
D) "Birth control pills may not be effective when I take this medication."

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