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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Pediatrics

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The nurse assigned at the ER admits a child who had a seizure episode at school. The mother comments that this is the first occurrence, and denies any family history of epilepsy. What is the best response by the nurse?
  1. “There is no need to worry. The sky won’t fall down”
  2. “Seizure may or may not mean that your child is suffering from epilepsy”
  3. “Since it was his first episode, it will not happen again”
  4. “Your child needs a lifetime medication to prevent seizure”
Explanation
Answer: B - There are many possible causes for a childhood seizure. These include fever, central nervous system conditions, trauma, metabolic alterations and idiopathic causes.
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