The client who experiences seizures is being discharged to home. ...

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The client who experiences seizures is being discharged to home. The nurse should emphasize to the client and family the importance of monitoring the client for:
 
  1. side effects like altered respiratory function from seizure medications.
  2. providing safety measures when the client is taking a walk.
  3. monitoring the client's eating habits.
  4. protecting the client from infection.

Question 2

A client is being prepared for a craniotomy. What should the nurse explain to the family about the client's condition after the surgery?
 
  1. Will be unconscious for several days
  2. Will not be able to eat for 2 weeks
  3. Will have swelling of the head and eyes with bruising
  4. Can take a shower the next morning

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1

1. Seizure medications often depress the central nervous system, and the client should be monitored for respiratory depression.
2. The client with epilepsy can take walks alone.
3. Eating habits do not need to be monitored.
4. Promoting health is desired, but infections from a cold are not considered triggers of seizures.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3

1. The client should be conscious after recovery.
2. The client might need a few days of IV fluids, but not 2 weeks.
3. The client will have swelling and bruised eyes and the family should be assured that this is expected.
4. The client will not be ready to be up for a couple of days.