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jjjetplane

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on: Jun 28, 2018
What is important to incorporate in the plan of care for a child who is experiencing a seizure?
 
  a. Describe and record the seizure activity observed.
  b. Suction the child during a seizure to prevent aspiration.
  c. Place a tongue blade between the teeth if they become clenched.
  d. Restrain the child when seizures occur to prevent bodily harm.

Question 2

What type of seizure may be difficult to detect?
 
  a. Absence
  b. Generalized
  c. Simple partial
  d. Complex partial


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Galvarado142

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

ANS: A
When a child is having a seizure, the priority nursing care is observation of the child and seizure. The nurse then describes and records the seizure activity. The child is not suctioned during the seizure. If possible, the child should be placed on the side, facilitating drainage to prevent aspiration

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Awesome job my friend


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Excellent

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