The physician has prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin) for a client with diabetes mellitus, type 1. What does the nurse include in the plan of care for this client?
A) Plan to discuss with the physician the need to decrease the client's insulin based on serum glucose levels.
B) Plan to discuss with the physician the need to increase the client's insulin based on serum glucose levels.
C) Plan to assess the client for petechiae, epistaxis, and hematuria.
D) Plan to institute safety precautions, as the client is at risk for dizziness and ataxia.
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