The nurse is caring for a patient with a seizure disorder who is scheduled for surgery to remove the epileptogenic focus within the cerebral cortex. Which criteria did the patient meet to be a candidate for this type of surgery? Select all that apply.
A. The patient is unable to hold a fulltime job because of seizure activity.
B. There is one focal point located within the patient's brain.
C. The patient cannot afford antiseizure medication prescribed.
D. The patient desires to have a family.
E. Medications have not been successful to control seizure activity.
Answer: E
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