What is the nurse's best response to a client on phenytoin reporting gum swelling?
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Correct answer: “Brush and floss daily, and visit your dentist regularly.”
Phenytoin can cause gingival hyperplasia. Good oral hygiene and dental care help minimize this effect.
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