A Preschool-Age Client Is Diagnosed with Epilepsy

question 19

Multiple Choice

A preschool-age client is diagnosed with epilepsy.The child's mother is crying as she tells the nurse,I know that this is my fault.I did drugs before I knew I was pregnant." Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A)That is most likely not the reason your child has epilepsy."
• B)The most important thing now is getting good care for your child."
• C)Women who take drugs during pregnancy have to realize they are possibly hurting their baby."
• D)Medical testing can tell when the damage occurred."

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