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mynx

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on: Jun 28, 2018
During an interview the caregivers of a child with a seizure
 
  disorder state that the seizures are lasting longer than 30 minutes and they repeat constantly. What should the nurse suspect is occurring with this child?
  A) Status epilepticus
  B) Generalized seizures
  C) Infantile seizures
  D) Daily absence seizures

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a child who had a seizure, fell to the ground, and hit and injured his face, head, and shoulders. This information indicates the child likely had which type of seizures?
 
  A) Absence
  B) Myoclonic
  C) Infantile
  D) Atonic


verrinzo

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D


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