The New Admit from the Emergency Department Had Symptoms of Incontinence

question 5

Multiple Choice

The new admit from the emergency department had symptoms of incontinence of urine and stool,frothing from the mouth,arching of the back,and turning of the head to one side.The seizure activity stage during which these symptoms occurred was most likely the _____ stage.

• A)preictal
• B)postictal
• C)interictal
• D)aura

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Definitions:

Prospective Memory

The dimension of memory involved in the recollection of actions planned for future execution or intended future plans.

Hippocampal Region

An area of the brain involved in memory formation, navigation, and the consolidation of information from short-term to long-term memory.

Memory Impairment

A decrease in the ability to remember information or events, which can be caused by various conditions including brain injury, disease, or psychological trauma.

Alzheimer's Disease

A chronic neurodegenerative disease that typically starts slowly and gradually worsens over time, affecting memory, thinking, and behavior.