A Nurse Is Making an Appointment with a Family for a Nursing

question 17

Multiple Choice

A nurse is making an appointment with a family for a nursing visit. Which of the following best describes a barrier that the nurse may experience when trying to schedule this appointment?

• A) The assessment cannot be done unless the extended family is present.
• B) It may be difficult to find a convenient time for all family members to be present.
• C) Nurses have limited time to do home visits.
• D) Families are often scattered over a large area, making access difficult.

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Definitions:

Focal Seizures

Focal seizures are a form of seizure that originate in just one part of the brain, affecting a specific area of the body or the individual's experience or behavior.

Generalized Seizures

Seizures that involve both hemispheres of the brain and are characterized by widespread electrical discharges.

Neuroprotectants

Substances that are capable of preserving nerve cells from damage or degeneration.

Onset of Seizures

The initiation or beginning phase of a seizure, marked by sudden, abnormal electrical activity in the brain, leading to various physical symptoms.