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A Patient with a Seizure Disorder Asks the Purpose of Staying

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A patient with a seizure disorder asks the purpose of staying awake all night before having an electroencephalogram (EEG) in the morning. What should the nurse explain to this patient?


Definitions:

Reorganization

The process of rearranging or restructuring something, often used in the context of businesses or personal life to improve efficiency or manage changes.

Counseling Period

A counseling period refers to a specific timeframe during which an individual receives counseling services to address and work through personal, social, or psychological issues.

Flunitrazepam

A potent sedative drug belonging to the benzodiazepine class, often associated with the treatment of severe insomnia and as a premedication for surgery.

Respiratory Depression

A condition in which breathing becomes dangerously slow or shallow, leading to insufficient oxygen intake and potential carbon dioxide buildup.

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