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SGallaher96

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on: Jun 28, 2018
An adolescent has just had a generalized seizure and collapsed in the school nurse's office. When should the nurse should call 911?
 
  a. The seizure lasts more than 5 minutes.
  b. The child is sleepy and lethargic after the seizure.
  c. The child fell at the onset of the seizure.
  d. The child is confused and has slurred speech after the seizure.

Question 2

A child diagnosed with epilepsy had a generalized tonic-clonic seizure that lasted 90 seconds. What would the nurse expect to assess after a generalized tonic-clonic seizure?
 
  a. Restlessness
  b. Sleepiness
  c. Nausea
  d. Anxiety


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jessofishing

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

ANS: A
If there are multiple seizures or if seizures last more than 5 minutes, call 911 because these are indicators of possible status epilepticus, a medical emergency.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Following a generalized tonic-clonic seizure, the child may have some confusion and may sleep for a time (postictal lethargy) and then return to full consciousness.


SGallaher96

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

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Gracias!

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