For a client who is taking oral phenytoin (Dilantin)and who is NPO for surgery,the nurse would be correct to

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The nurse should contact the physician for another dosage form of phenytoin because the client is NPO for surgery and cannot take oral medication. Giving the medication orally could result in aspiration and complications during surgery. Alternative routes of administration or an adjustment in dosage may be necessary.

For a Client Who Is Taking Oral Phenytoin (Dilantin)and Who