The nurse is caring for a patient who has a seizure disorder.The nurse notes that the patient has reddened gums that bleed when oral care is given.The nurse recognizes this finding as

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hydantoins commonly cause gingival hyperplasia,which causes overgrowth of reddened gum tissue that bleeds easily.It is not a sign of a drug interaction (there is no known interaction between phenytoin and aspirin)or a symptom of hepatotoxicity.It does not indicate a lack of self-care.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has a Seizure