A patient with seizure activity is receiving intravenous phenytoin (Dilantin).Which nursing interventions are indicated? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
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Phenytoin can cause tissue damage if extravasation occurs, so the injection site should be monitored. It can also cause a rash, which may indicate a serious reaction like Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

A Patient with Seizure Activity Is Receiving Intravenous Phenytoin (Dilantin)