The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has a Seizure

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a seizure disorder being treated with phenytoin. The nurse notes that the patient has reddened gums that bleed when brushing. The nurse recognizes this finding as:

A) an adverse effect of the phenytoin.
B) likely due to a drug interaction with aspirin.
C) a symptom of hepatotoxicity.
D) a sign of poor self-care.