Author Question: A client is diagnosed with seizures occurring because of hepatic encephalopathy. The nurse realizes ... (Read 54 times)

HudsonKB16 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client is diagnosed with seizures occurring because of hepatic encephalopathy. The nurse realizes that the cause for this client's seizures would be:

1. physiological.
2. iatrogenic.
3. idiopathic.
4. psychokinetic.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who has completed pulmonary function testing. Which of the following indicates the amount of air inhaled or exhaled with each breath during normal breathing?

1. Expiratory reserve volume
2. Minute volume
3. Tidal volume
4. Vital capacity

14vl19 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1
The three major causes for seizures are physiological, iatrogenic, and idiopathic. Physiological seizures include those that occur with an acquired metabolic disorder such as hepatic encephalopathy. Iatrogenic causes include new medications or drug or alcohol use. Idiopathic causes include fevers, fatigue, or strong emotions. Psychokinetic is not a cause for seizures.

Answer to Question 2

3
Tidal volume is the amount of air inhaled or exhaled with each breath during normal breathing. The expiratory reserve volume is the maximum amount of air exhaled forcefully after a normal exhalation. Minute volume is the amount of air breathed per minute. Vital capacity is the maximum amount of air exhaled after maximum inspiration.