Aclient with a history of seizures is admitted with a partial occlusion of the left common carotid artery. the client has been taking phenytoin for 10 years. when planning care for this client, what should the nurse do first? 1 place an airway and restraints at the bedside. 2 obtain a history of seizure type and incidence. 3 ask the client to remove any dentures and eyeglasses. 4 observe the client for increased restlessness and agitation.

Mr. j, age 42, is a construction worker in las vegas. he recently noticed that a mole on his face seemed to be getting larger and darker. at first he did not worry because he was in the sun a lot and assumed the change may have been caused by sunburn. after a month, not only was the mole larger and darker, but it appeared to be “bumpy.” his doctor diagnosed a malignant melanoma skin cancer following biopsy of the nevus. mr. j reports pain in his right shin that does not go away when he puts his feet up or sleeps. discussion questions 1. relate mr. j’s skin changes to the warning signs for malignant melanoma. (see malignant melanoma.) 2. discuss the normal progression of this malignancy. what is the significance of the bone pain that mr. j is experiencing? (see malignant melanoma.) 3. discuss the treatment available for this patient and the prognosis for recovery. (see malignant melanoma.)