When Doing the History on a Patient with a Seizure

question 41

Multiple Choice

When doing the history on a patient with a seizure disorder,the nurse assesses whether the patient has an aura.Which of the following would be the best question to ask in order to obtain this information?

• A)"Does your muscle tone seem tense or limp?"
• B)"After the seizure,do you spend a lot of time sleeping?"
• C)"Do you have any warning sign before your seizure starts?"
• D)"Do you experience any colour change or incontinence during the seizure?"

Differentiate between strong and weak comparative reasoning using the criteria of simplicity, testability, and comprehensiveness.

Explain the role of familiarity in enhancing the effectiveness of comparative reasoning.

Analyze the impact of comparative reasoning on argumentation and persuasion.

Assess how pattern recognition is fundamental to human reasoning and its relationship to comparative reasoning.

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Definitions:

Urostomy Self-care

Practices and routines carried out by individuals with a urostomy to manage and care for their stoma and urostomy equipment effectively.

Bladder Palpation

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Clean-catch

A urine collection method used to minimize contamination of the urine sample by catching it midstream.

Midstream

A term often used in medical testing, especially urine tests, referring to the collection of a urine sample after the initial flow has been discarded.