A 2-Year-Old Child Recently Diagnosed with a Seizure Disorder Will

question 3

Multiple Choice

A 2-year-old child recently diagnosed with a seizure disorder will be discharged home on an anticonvulsant.Which action by the mother best demonstrates understanding of how to give the medication? The mother:

• A)Verbalizes how to give the medication.
• B)Acknowledges understanding of written instruction.
• C)Draws up the medication correctly in an oral syringe and administers it to the child.
• D)Observes the nurse draw up the medication and administer it to the child.

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Definitions:

Self-Control

The ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behavior in the face of temptations and impulses, as a form of self-discipline.

Attentional Regulation

Attentional Regulation involves controlling one's focus on tasks or stimuli, critical for cognitive performance and learning.

Erikson

Refers to Erik Erikson, a psychologist known for his theory on psychological development of humans.

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, un-coerced decision independently.