[Answered]: The provider writes the following order for a…

The provider writes the following order for a patient with arrhythmias: 1. Loading dose: phenytoin 250 mg PO QID today—3-6-xx. 2. Then, phenytoin 250 mg PO twice a day for 2 days—3-7-xx and 3-8-xx. 3. Then, maintenance dose: phenytoin 400 mg PO QID. The drug reference states: phenytoin Route/Dosage Antiarrhythmic PO (Adults): Loading dose: 250 mg 4 times daily for 1 day, then 250 mg twice daily for 2 days, then maintenance at 300-400 mg/day in divided doses 1-4 times/day. Based on this information, the nurse correctly determines that: Question 15Select one: a. The doses of phenytoin on 3-7-xx and 3-8-xx are not safe. b. The frequency of administration of the loading dose needs clarification. c. The provider’s order for phenytoin follows the recommended guidelines. d. The maintenance dose is greater than the recommended dose.