When Doing the History on a Patient with a Seizure

question 42

Multiple Choice

When doing the history on a patient with a seizure disorder,the nurse assesses whether the patient has an aura.Which of the following would be the best question for obtaining this information?

• A)"Does your muscle tone seem tense or limp?"
• B)"After the seizure,do you spend a lot of time sleeping?"
• C)"Do you have any warning sign before your seizure starts?"
• D)"Do you experience any color change or incontinence during the seizure?"

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Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, influencing patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior.

Temperament

The aspects of an individual’s personality, such as mood and emotional reactivity, that are believed to be innate.

Emotionality

The observable behaviors and physiological responses associated with emotions.

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