You are the nurse reporting on duty. You learn during report that one of the children assigned to your care has been in status epilepticus. You will recall that status epilepticus refers to:
a. a chronic seizure condition that is not well controlled and usually lasts for years or a lifetime
b. a prolonged seizure or a series of convulsions there loss of consciousness occurs for at least 30 minutes
c. an unconscious state induced by medication to keep seizures under control and give the brain a chance to rest
d. being diagnosed with epilepsy in the past, but not having seizures for 5 or more years
B
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A Incorrect. Status epilepticus is not typically referred to as a chronic seizure disorder.
B Correct. Status epilepticus is a prolonged seizure or series of convulsions there loss of consciousness occurs for at least 30 minutes.
C Incorrect. Status epilepticus is not characterized as an unconscious state induced by medications.
D Incorrect. Status epilepticus is not defined as having a history of epilepsy without seizure activity for 5 or more years.
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