A 17-Year-Old Patient with a New Onset of Seizures Is

question 10

Multiple Choice

A 17-year-old patient with a new onset of seizures is diagnosed with epilepsy.What should the nurse include in the patient teaching?

• A) Aspirin can inhibit the action of anticonvulsants.
• B) Sudden withdrawal of anticonvulsants can lead to status epilepticus.
• C) Anticonvulsants must be taken frequently during the day to prevent seizures.
• D) When the seizures have been controlled, the medications can be discontinued.

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