After Experiencing a Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure in the Classroom, an Elementary

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Multiple Choice

After experiencing a generalized tonic-clonic seizure in the classroom, an elementary school teacher is evaluated and diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy. The patient cries and tells the nurse, "I can not teach anymore. It will be too difficult for the students if this happens again at work." The most appropriate nursing diagnosis for the patient is

• A) anxiety related to loss of control during seizures.
• B) hopelessness related to diagnosis of chronic illness.
• C) disturbed body image related to new diagnosis of a seizure disorder.
• D) ineffective role performance related to misinformation about epilepsy.

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Definitions:

Type A Men

Individuals characterized by a highly competitive, aggressive, and impatient behavior pattern.

Coronary Heart Disease

Coronary Heart Disease is a medical condition characterized by the narrowing of the coronary arteries, leading to reduced blood flow to the heart and potentially causing heart attacks.

High Blood Pressure

A situation in which the pressure of the blood on the walls of the arteries is excessively high, which can lead to problems such as heart disease.

Type B Personality

A personality type characterized by lower levels of stress, a more relaxed attitude, and a laid-back approach to life, contrasting with Type A personality.