A Parent States, "The Doctors All Say That My Son's

question 25

Multiple Choice

A parent states, "The doctors all say that my son's problem is epilepsy, but I don't think that is correct. I have never seen him jerk or thrash." What nursing response is indicated?

• A) "The episodes of jerking and thrashing are called convulsions."
• B) "Seizures take many forms."
• C) "Your son may have seizures, but not epilepsy."
• D) "Seizures can be a sign that epilepsy is present."
• E) "If there is no physical movement, epilepsy is ruled out."