The client tells the nurse that she has been taking phenytoin (Dilantin) for two years now and is still having too many side effects. She wants to stop taking it. What is the best response by the nurse?

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The nurse should advise the client not to stop taking phenytoin (Dilantin) abruptly, as this can increase the risk of withdrawal seizures. It is important for the client to work with their healthcare provider to gradually decrease the medication under supervision. The other answer choices are not appropriate as they do not address the potential consequences of abruptly stopping the medication.

The Client Tells the Nurse That She Has Been Taking