NUR2571 Module 09 Written Assignment-Seizures latest 2018 july Module 09 Written Assignment – Seizures
NUR2571 Module 09 Written Assignment-Seizures latest 2018 july Module 09 Written Assignment – Seizures
An older client was recently
discharged from the hospital for evaluation of seizure activity. His history
reveals that he has late-stage 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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