Author Question: The nurse is caring for an anxious 20-year-old college student who just suffered his first seizure ... (Read 34 times)

sdfghj · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is caring for an anxious 20-year-old college student who just suffered his first seizure in his dorm room. The patient asks the nurse if he is now an epileptic. What is the nurse's best response?

a. No. All other causes of seizure activity must be ruled out before the diagnosis of epilepsy is made.
b. Yes, but you may never have another seizure since it has just now manifested itself.
c. No, but you should see a physician to get a prescription for a preventative anti-spasmodic.
d. Yes. All seizures are considered to be epilepsy.

Question 2

What action should the LPN/LVN take when delegating care to a nursing assistant? (Select all that apply.)

a. Give specific instruction as to what is to be done.
b. Instruct how the task is to be done.
c. List information that needs to be reported.
d. Be aware that the nurse is responsible for outcome of delegated care.
e. Insist that the nursing assistant accept the responsibility.

chloejackso · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Epilepsy diagnosis is made after all other causes of seizure activity have proven negative. All seizures are not considered to be epilepsy.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, D
In delegating to unlicensed assistive personnel, the LPN/LVN should first inquire if the nursing assistant is willing to take responsibility for the care assigned.