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.

Recognize the importance of patient-centered care in managing sleep disturbances.

Evaluate the use of pharmacological versus non-pharmacological interventions for sleep disruptions.

Understand various nonpharmacological interventions for managing pain and their appropriate applications.

Identify and classify different types of pain based on patient descriptions.

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Definitions:

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Routine Communications

Regular, everyday exchanges of information that follow established patterns or procedures.