A client has been receiving phenytoin (Dilantin) for 15 years. The nurse implements which diagnostic test to assess for a common adverse reaction to long-term medication use?

Name: A client has been receiving phenytoin (Dilantin) for 15 years. The nurse implements which diagnostic test to assess for a common adverse reaction to long-term medication use?
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Hyperglycemia is a known adverse reaction to long-term Dilantin use that may be assessed via a fasting blood glucose measurement.

A Client Has Been Receiving Phenytoin (Dilantin) for 15 Years