Which Information Obtained About a 75-Year-Old Patient with New-Onset Seizures

Multiple Choice

Which information obtained about a 75-year-old patient with new-onset seizures will be of concern to the nurse when the patient is being started on therapy with phenytoin (Dilantin) ?

A) The patient has a history of chronic hepatitis C.
B) The patient experienced menopause at age 52.
C) The patient lives alone in an assisted living facility.
D) The patient has had a recent right hemisphere stroke.