PracticeQuiz content is free on an ad-supported model.

Unfortunately, we can't support ad blocker usage because of the impact on our servers. If you'd like to continue, please disable your ad blocker and reload page.

Reload page

CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Pediatrics

Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day

Proper documentation is one role of a nurse. How would a nurse document a clonic episode in a pediatric client with seizure disorder:

is spasmodic jerking of the entire body.
a loss of consciousness
a generalized rigidity
tremors of the extremities.

Explanation

Answer: A - Usually, a clonic episode leads to spasmodic jerking of the entire body. Clonus is a rapid rhythmic extension and relaxation of groups of muscles throughout the body. During tonic phase, generalized rigidity happens.

Was this helpful? Upvote!

Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day

CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz

Ad-Blocker not supported

CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz