When Caring for a Patient with Epilepsy Who Was Hospitalized

question 26

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient with epilepsy who was hospitalized and successfully treated for status epilepticus,what is a precaution that the nurse should institute as part of the care?

• A) Placing oxygen and suction equipment at the bedside
• B) Assigning an assistant to stay with the patient at all times
• C) Keeping a tongue blade available to insert in case of a seizure
• D) Instructing the patient to stay in bed and call for assistance to go to the bathroom

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