A patient has a 9-year history of a seizure disorder that has been managed well with phenytoin therapy.He is to receive nothing by mouth because he has surgery in the morning.What should the nurse do about his morning dose of phenytoin?

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The physician should be contacted for an order of the appropriate dosage form of the medication.The route should not be changed without a physician's order.The morning dose should not be given with a small sip of water.Withholding the medication may lead to seizure activity during the surgical procedure.

A Patient Has a 9-Year History of a Seizure Disorder