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The nurse is caring for a patient admitted to the unit with anacute head injury and is experiencing an increased intracranialpressure. The provider prevented Phenytoin (Dilantin) IV for thepatient. What is the reason for giving this patient the medication.Phenytoin ( Dilantin) ?
A. Phenytoin ( Dilantin) is an anticonvulsant that is usedprophylactically to prevent or treat seizures
B. Phenytoin ( Dilantin) is an antimicrobial forIncreased intracranial pressure
C. Phenytoin (Dilantin) is an adjunct therapy for confusion
D. Phenytoin (Dilantin) is given to prevent meningitis inpatients with head trauma