A Nurse Assesses a Client with a History of Epilepsy

question 21

Multiple Choice

A nurse assesses a client with a history of epilepsy who experiences stiffening of the muscles of the arms and legs,followed by an immediate loss of consciousness and jerking of all extremities.How should the nurse document this activity?

• A) Atonic seizure
• B) Tonic-clonic seizure
• C) Myoclonic seizure
• D) Absence seizure

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Definitions:

Feeding Assessment

Evaluation of an individual's ability to eat and drink safely and effectively, including considerations for nutritional needs and swallowing function.

Basic Activities

Fundamental tasks, often referring to daily self-care activities such as eating, dressing, and personal hygiene.

Daily Living

Activities that are performed as part of one's everyday life, including personal care, mobility, and eating.

Dresses Self

The ability of an individual to perform the task of putting on clothes independently, often used as a milestone in child development.