While writing a care plan for a patient newly diagnosed with generalized seizures, the nurse might appropriately choose what nursing diagnosis?
A) Risk for injury related to gastrointestinal (GI) effects
B) Disturbed thought processes related to central nervous system effects
C) Monitor complete blood count (CBC) before and periodically during therapy.
D) Offer support and encouragement.
B
Feedback:
Disturbed thought processes related to central nervous system (CNS) effects is a nursing diagnosis for a patient receiving any antiepileptic medication for generalized seizures. Monitoring CBC and offering support and encouragement are implementations rather than diagnosis. Risk for injury is incorrect because the risk for injury to this patient is from the CNS effects and not GI effects.
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