The nurse preparing a patient with a seizure disorder for discharge should include which of the following as part of the discharge teaching?
A) Take tub baths instead of showers.
B) When the seizures stop, discontinue the medication.
C) Continue to take over-the-counter (OTC) medications as needed.
D) Avoid alcoholic beverages.
Ans: D
Feedback: Because seizures are known to occur with alcohol intake, alcoholic beverages should be avoided. Showers rather than tub baths should be taken to avoid drowning if a seizure occurs. The patient should never discontinue medications, even when there is no seizure activity. OTC medications should be avoided unless approved by the patient's physician.
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