The client who has experienced status epilepticus treated with IV diazepam has been ordered to receive phenytoin to prevent a recurrence. What statement indicates that the client under-stands how to take this medication?
A. "I must drink at least 2 L of water daily."
B. "This will stop me from getting an aura before a seizure."
C. "I will not be able to be employed while taking this medication."
D. "Even when my seizures stop, I will take this drug."
D
Discontinuing antiepileptic drugs can lead to recurrence of seizures or status epilepticus.
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a. medications used to prevent organ rejection have significant side effects. b. the risk of organ rejection is an ongoing possibility post transplant. c. transplantation will resolve the manifestations of end-stage organ disease. d. transplantation will resolve most of the problems now faced by the family.
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A) facial drooping B) headache C) unequal pupils D) skin is cold and clammy