The Nurse Is Providing Information About Seizures to a Client

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing information about seizures to a client. Which statement should the nurse include in the discussion?

• A) "Convulsions are a symptom of the underlying seizure disorder."
• B) "Bacterial infections can cause seizures."
• C) "Epilepsy is an acute disorder characterized by nonconvulsive seizures."
• D) "All seizures involve convulsions."

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Definitions:

Muscle Tension

The condition in which muscles of the body remain semi-contracted for an extended period, which may be a response to stress or physical exertion.

Sleeplessness

Inability to obtain sufficient sleep, often due to difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing restful sleep.

Conditioning

The process of learning associations between environmental events and behavioral responses, through classical or operant conditioning.

Extreme Anxiety

A severe form of anxiety characterized by an intense feeling of fear, dread, or unease, often with physical symptoms, interfering significantly with daily life.