A nurse is talking with the parents of a child who has had a febrile seizure. The nurse would integrate an understanding of which of the following into the discussion?
A) The child's risk for cognitive problems is greatly increased.
B) Structural damage occurs with febrile seizure.
C) The child's risk for epilepsy is now increased.
D) Febrile seizures are benign in nature.
D
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Parents need reassurance that febrile seizures, although frightening, are benign in nature. Children who experience one or more febrile seizures are at no greater risk of developing epilepsy than the general population. No evidence exists that febrile seizures cause structural damage or cognitive declines.
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a. "Drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease may slow the progression of memory loss." b. "Drugs may be effective to stop the pro-gression of the disease if they are initiated early in the disease." c. "Medications to treat Alzheimer's disease are effective for treating core symptoms of the disease." d. "Medications for Alzheimer's disease are effective in reducing cognitive impair-ment."
When was the National Health Service established?
a. 1948 b. 1958 c. 1938
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A. Wearing a bra will increase the discomfort B. Antibiotics are not usually used to treat this disorder C. Breastfeeding must be discontinued until the condition resolves D. Moist heat will increase circulation and may be used before the breasts are emptied
Write the fraction 
in decimal form.
A. 6.125 B. 61.25 C. 0.6125 D. 612.5