An Elementary Teacher Who Has Just Been Diagnosed with Epilepsy

question 16

Multiple Choice

An elementary teacher who has just been diagnosed with epilepsy after having a generalized tonic-clonic seizure tells the nurse, "I cannot teach anymore, it will be too upsetting if I have a seizure at work." Which of the following responses by the nurseisbest?

• A)"You may want to contact the Epilepsy Foundation for assistance."
• B)"You might benefit from some psychological counselling at this time."
• C)"The Department of Vocational Rehabilitation can help with work retraining."
• D)"Half of all clients with epilepsy are well controlled with antiseizure drugs."

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