For which adverse effect should the nurse monitor a client prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin)?

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Phenytoin can cause bleeding as a potential adverse effect, therefore the nurse should monitor the client for signs of bleeding such as easy bruising, petechiae, and bleeding gums. Vitamin B deficiency and leg edema are not commonly associated with phenytoin use. Hypoglycemia is also not a common adverse effect of phenytoin.

For Which Adverse Effect Should the Nurse Monitor a Client