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Starlight · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse identifies the diagnosis Risk for Trauma as appropriate for a client with a seizure disorder. Based on this diagnosis, which nursing interventions are appropriate when this client experiences a seizure?

Select all that apply.
A) Turn the client to a lateral position, if possible.
B) Stay with the client.
C) Insert a tongue blade into the client's mouth.
D) Call for help.
E) Restrain the client.

Question 2

The nurse educator in a gastrostomy clinic is teaching a group of clients about how nutrition plays a role in the formation of gallstones.

Which client would the nurse expect to benefit the most from this teaching session?
A) The Native American client
B) The African-American client
C) The Asian client
D) The Norwegian client

dyrone · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A, B, D

The nurse should stay with the client and call for assistance, if needed. If possible, the client should be turned onto the lateral position, not supine, to allow for any secretions to drain out of the mouth. Research has found that more injury can occur to the client if the caregiver tries to place something in the mouth during the seizure than if the caregiver does not. A client should never be restrained during a seizure.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A

Native Americans have a higher incidence of gallstones than Asians, Caucasians, and African-Americans. This is believed to result from genes that promote inefficient calorie use and fat storage.