Module 09 Written Assignment – Seizures
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Module 09 Written Assignment – Seizures 4
An older client was recently discharged from the hospital for
Assessment of seizure activity. His history reveals that he has latestage Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, hypertension, and
type II diabetes mellitus, which is controlled by diet. He lives at
home, where his wife and daughter take care of him. His
discharge medications include phenytoin (Dilantin), 100 mg BID;
hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL), 50 mg QD; levodopa
(Sinemet), 25/100 TID; and haloperidol (Haldol), 1 mg before bed.
The client has been referred for home care nursing follow-up.
Questions:
On the initial home visit by the nurse, what assessments should be
made?
The wife and daughter need teaching about his antiepileptic
medication. What teaching should be included?
During the initial home visit, the client experiences a generalized
seizure. What action should the nurse take?
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Module 09 Written Assignment – Seizures 4
An older client was recently discharged from the hospital for
Assessment of seizure activity. His history reveals that he has latestage Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, hypertension, and
type II diabetes mellitus, which is controlled by diet. He lives at
home, where his wife and daughter take care of him. His
discharge medications include phenytoin (Dilantin), 100 mg BID;
hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL), 50 mg QD; levodopa
(Sinemet), 25/100 TID; and haloperidol (Haldol), 1 mg before bed.
The client has been referred for home care nursing follow-up.
Questions:
On the initial home visit by the nurse, what assessments should be
made?
The wife and daughter need teaching about his antiepileptic
medication. What teaching should be included?
During the initial home visit, the client experiences a generalized
seizure. What action should the nurse take?

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