Dunphy Exam 2 Primary Care Questions with 100% Correct Answers Latest 2024 Version

A client is diagnosed with seizures occurring because of hepatic encephalopathy. The nurse realizes that the cause for this clients seizures would be: 1. physiological 2. iatrogenic. 3. idiopathic. 4. psychokinetic - 1. Physiological A client tells the nurse that he sees flashing lights that occur prior to the onset of a seizure. Which of the following phases of a seizure is this client describing to the nurse? 1. Prodromal phase 2. Aural phase 3. Ictal phase 4. Postictal phase - 2. Aura A client is experiencing a grand mal seizure. Which of the following should the nurse do during this seizure? 1. Protect the clients head. 2. Leave the client alone. 3. Give water to the client to avoid dehydration. 4. Place a finger in the clients mouth to avoid swallowing the tongue. - 1. Protect the clients head A client is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin) for a seizure disorder. Which of the following would indicate that the client is adhering to the medication schedule?