What does the nurse explains to parents of a child with febrile seizures?
a. They occur when the body temperature exceeds 38.3 ° C (101 ° F).
b. They can be prevented by anticonvulsant medication.
c. They usually lead to the development of epilepsy.
d. They occur when the temperature rises quickly.
ANS: D
Febrile seizures occur in response to a rapid rise in temperature, often above 38.8 ° C (102 ° F).
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