The nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin (Dilantin) to a patient who has a seizure disorder. The nurse notes that the last random serum drug level was 18 mcg/mL. What action will the nurse take?

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The therapeutic range for phenytoin (Dilantin) serum levels is generally considered to be between 10 to 20 mcg/mL. A level of 18 mcg/mL is within this range, indicating that the dose is appropriate and not toxic, so the nurse should administer the dose as planned.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Phenytoin (Dilantin) to a Patient