A Nurse Is Teaching a Group of Pregnant Clients Regarding

question 36

Multiple Choice

A nurse is teaching a group of pregnant clients regarding seizures associated with eclampsia.The nurse will include which statement?

• A) "The tonic phase of a grand mal seizure is evidenced by alternate contraction and relaxation of the muscles."
• B) "The clonic phase of a grand mal seizure is evidenced by muscular contraction and rigidity."
• C) "Seizures are rare in eclampsia, but they occur sometimes."
• D) "Seizures do not occur in preeclampsia."

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Definitions:

Linear-Thinking

A process of thought following known cycles or step-by-step progression where a response to a specific step must be obtained before moving to the next.

Physiological Responses

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Emotional Responses

These are reactions characterized by strong feelings, such as happiness, sadness, or anger, in response to an external stimulus.

Reflective Awareness

The conscious examination and contemplation of one's own experiences and actions to gain deeper insight and understanding.