Author Question: Continuous seizure activity that lasts longer than 10 minutes is known as _______________. Fill ... (Read 85 times)

silviawilliams41 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Continuous seizure activity that lasts longer than 10 minutes is known as _______________.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The plan for client discharge from a health care facility begins:

A. At admission
B. After a medical diagnosis is determined
C. When the client's physical needs are identified
D. After a home environment assessment is completed

Ksh22 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

status epilepticus
Continuous seizure activity that lasts longer than 10 minutes is status epilepticus, which is a medical emergency.

Answer to Question 2

A
A and C. Plans for discharge begin at admission and continue throughout the client's stay in the agency.
B. The medical diagnosis does not determine beginning of discharge planning.
D. A home environment is not necessary to begin discharge planning.