A Child Has Been Seizure-Free for 2 Years

question 18

Multiple Choice

A child has been seizure-free for 2 years. A father asks the nurse how much longer the child will need to take the antiseizure medications. The nurse includes which intervention in the response?

• A) Medications can be discontinued at this time.
• B) The child will need to take the drugs for 5 years after the last seizure.
• C) A step-wise approach will be used to reduce the dosage gradually.
• D) Seizure disorders are a lifelong problem. Medications cannot be discontinued.

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed; typically develops in the first few years of life.

Symbolic Thought

The ability to use symbols, words, or objects to represent something that is not physically present, foundational for language and imaginative play.

Cognitive Competence

The ability to think, understand, learn, and apply knowledge effectively.

Rudimentary Knowledge

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