A Parent Expresses Concern That a 5-Year-Old Child May Develop

question 9

Multiple Choice

A parent expresses concern that a 5-year-old child may develop epilepsy because the child experienced a febrile seizure at age 18 months. What will the nurse tell this parent?

• A) "A child who has had a febrile seizure is considered to have epilepsy."
• B) "A small percentage of children who have febrile seizures develop epilepsy."
• C) "I recommend discussing prophylactic anticonvulsant drugs with the provider."
• D) "Treat fevers aggressively with aspirin and NSAIDs to prevent seizures."

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