Author Question: An older patient begins to experience status epilepticus. Which action will the nurse take to help ... (Read 32 times)

Pineapplelove6 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

An older patient begins to experience status epilepticus. Which action will the nurse take to help this patient?

1. Measure vital signs.
2. Orient the patient between seizures.
3. Prevent chilling with warmed bed linens.
4. Ensure an intravenous access line is available.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is correct about vitamin B12 deficiency in the older adult?

A) correcting the vitamin B12 deficiency will improve the mental status changes resulting from the deficiency
B) the onset of neurological symptoms occurs suddenly
C) the anemia always precedes the neurological symptoms
D) neurological changes associated with a deficiency of vitamin B12 include changes in mental status and peripheral neuropathies

alexanderhamilton · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale: Status epilepticus is a medical emergency which necessitates the establishment of an adequate airway, administration of oxygen, and administration of fluids and emergency medications. An intravenous access line is imperative for this patient. Vital signs can be assessed once the seizures have ceased.

Answer to Question 2

D