A child is on phenytoin (Dilantin).What should the nurse encourage?
A) Fluid restriction
B) Good dental hygiene
C) A decrease in vitamin D intake
D) Taking the medication with milk

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Chronic treatment with phenytoin may cause gum hypertrophy.Children taking phenobarbital or phenytoin should receive adequate vitamin D and folic acid because deficiencies of both have been associated with these drugs.The medication should not be taken with milk,and fluids should be encouraged,not restricted.

A Child Is on Phenytoin (Dilantin)