A client with a known seizure disorder is being treated with phenytoin (Dilantin) . The client becomes pregnant. Which recommendation would be appropriate for the nurse to make?
A) "Contact your healthcare provider right away; you should not take Dilantin while pregnant."
B) "Make certain that your healthcare provider is aware that you are taking Dilantin through the first trimester."
C) "Antiepileptic agents need to be taken during pregnancy to avoid the effect of seizure activity on the fetus."
D) "Dilantin is safe during pregnancy as long as you maintain adequate hydration."
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