A Patient in the Critical Care Unit Had a Seizure

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient in the critical care unit had a seizure that was determined to be caused by a low blood glucose level.The patient's blood glucose level is currently normal.Which additional intervention should be implemented to prevent future seizure activity in this patient?

• A)Administer Valium orally twice each day.
• B)Establish a low-dose continuous phenytoin infusion.
• C)Increase the frequency of blood glucose assessment.
• D)Frequently monitor brain wave activity.

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