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A nurse is educating the parents of a child recently diagnosed with epilepsy.
Which statement by the nurse is correct regarding the etiology of epilepsy in children?
Which statement by the nurse is correct regarding the etiology of epilepsy in children?
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Question 2:
A client whose child has epilepsy asks the nurse about the pathophysiology of epilepsy in children.
Which statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the condition's pathophysiology?
Which statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the condition's pathophysiology?
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Question 3:
A nurse is discussing potential causes of epilepsy in children.
Select all that apply:.
Select all that apply:.
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A client with a child diagnosed with epilepsy is concerned about the hereditary aspect of the condition.
What should the nurse explain regarding genetic factors in childhood epilepsy?
What should the nurse explain regarding genetic factors in childhood epilepsy?
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A parent of a child with epilepsy asks the nurse about the primary cause of seizures.
How should the nurse respond regarding the pathophysiology of epilepsy in children?
How should the nurse respond regarding the pathophysiology of epilepsy in children?
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Question 6:
A nurse is assessing a child with epilepsy.
The child experiences generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
What motor symptoms might the nurse observe during these seizures?
The child experiences generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
What motor symptoms might the nurse observe during these seizures?
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Question 7:
A nurse is gathering information about a child's seizure episodes as part of the assessment.
What information is relevant for the nurse to collect?
What information is relevant for the nurse to collect?
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A nurse is conducting a safety assessment for a child with epilepsy.
What measures should the nurse consider implementing to prevent injury during seizures?
A nurse is conducting a safety assessment for a child with epilepsy.
What measures should the nurse consider implementing to prevent injury during seizures?
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Question 9:
A nurse is performing a neurological assessment on a child with epilepsy.
What aspects should the nurse assess during this examination?
What aspects should the nurse assess during this examination?
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Question 10:
A nurse is documenting the characteristics of a child's seizures.
The child experiences absence seizures.
What should the nurse include in the documentation?
The child experiences absence seizures.
What should the nurse include in the documentation?
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Question 11:
A nurse is providing education to the family of a child with epilepsy.
Which statement by the nurse is accurate regarding seizure precautions?
Which statement by the nurse is accurate regarding seizure precautions?
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Question 12:
A client has a child with epilepsy and is concerned about the potential side effects of antiepileptic medications.
Which statement by the client reflects their understanding of medication management?
Which statement by the client reflects their understanding of medication management?
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