A 17-Year-Old Patient Is Admitted with a New Onset of Seizures

question 51

Multiple Choice

A 17-year-old patient is admitted with a new onset of seizures and is diagnosed with epilepsy. Which of the following would the nurse include in the patient teaching?

• A)Aspirin can inhibit the action of anticonvulsants.
• B)Anticonvulsants must be taken frequently during the day to prevent seizures.
• C)Sudden withdrawal of anticonvulsants can lead to status epilepticus.
• D)When the seizures have been controlled, the medications can be discontinued.

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