The nurse is caring for a child who had a seizure, fell to the ground, and hit and injured his face, head, and shoulders. This information indicates the child likely had which type of seizures?
A) Absence
B) Myoclonic
C) Infantile
D) Atonic
Ans: D
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1. "Should be undertaken to prevent problems in the future." 2. "Might decrease the child's risk of developing a urinary tract infection." 3. "Can sometimes cause complications. What questions do you have?" 4. "Is painful, and should be avoided unless you are Jewish."