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jrubin

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The nurse is caring for a child admitted with simple partial motor seizures. Which manifestation would likely have been seen in the child with this diagnosis?
 
  A) The child had jerking movements in the legs and facial muscles
  B) The child had shaking movements on one side of the body
  C) The child was rubbing the hands and smacking the lips
  D) The child was dizzy and had decreased coordination

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The nurse is collecting data from the caregivers of a child admitted with seizures. Which statement indicates the child most likely had an absence seizure?
 
  A) His arms had jerking movements in his legs and face.
  B) He was just staring into space and was totally unaware.
  C) He kept smacking his lips and rubbing his hands.
  D) He usually is very coordinated, but he couldn't even walk without falling.


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kkenney

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

Ans: B

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B


jrubin

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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