A Patient with a History of Seizures Is Being Admitted

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of seizures is being admitted to the hospital after a grand mal seizure took place at a shopping mall.The patient's spouse accompanied the patient to the hospital and is being interviewed by the nurse.Which question should the nurse ask to quickly focus on the patient's symptoms?

• A) "What made you choose this hospital?"
• B) "How long did the seizure last?"
• C) "Tell me how the seizure disorder has affected the family."
• D) "Tell me why you brought your spouse to the hospital today."

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