A patient has recently begun taking phenytoin (Dilantin) for a seizure disorder. The nurse notes a reddish-brown color to the patient's urine. Which action will the nurse take?
A) Ask the provider to order a serum drug level.
B) Reassure the patient that this is a harmless side effect.
C) Report possible thrombocytopenia to the provider.
D) Request an order for a urinalysis and creatinine clearance.
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