A patient is ordered phenytoin XR 250 mg by mouth twice a day. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the patient about taking this medication at home? a. Swallow the capsule whole b. Open the capsule and sprinkle it on food c. Chew the capsule in the mouth before swallowing d. Open the capsule and dissolve the pellets in water before swallowing
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This is important for maintaining a consistent level of the medication in the body. a. Swallow the capsule whole - This is the correct instruction. The nurse should instruct the patient to swallow the capsule whole without opening or crushing it. This ensures Show more…
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