A Child Is Brought to the Emergency Department After Experiencing

question 28

Multiple Choice

A child is brought to the emergency department after experiencing a seizure at school. There is no previous history of seizures. The father tells the nurse that he cannot believe the child has epilepsy. What is the nurse's best response?

• A) "Epilepsy is easily treated."
• B) "Very few children have actual epilepsy."
• C) "The seizure may or may not mean that your child has epilepsy."
• D) "Your child has had only one convulsion; it probably won't happen again."

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Definitions:

Opacity

The quality of being opaque, not allowing light to pass through.

Sclera

The white outer layer of the eye, responsible for providing structure and protection.

Fibrous Tissue

Connective tissue comprised mainly of collagen fibers, providing structural support and flexibility to the body.

Eyeball

The spherical part of the eye that contains structures necessary for vision, including the iris, pupil, and retina.