A client is diagnosed with seizures occurring because of hepatic encephalopathy. The nurse realizes that the cause for this client's seizures would be:
1. physiological.
2. iatrogenic.
3. idiopathic.
4. psychokinetic.
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The three major causes for seizures are physiological, iatrogenic, and idiopathic. Physiological seizures include those that occur with an acquired metabolic disorder such as hepatic encephalopathy. Iatrogenic causes include new medications or drug or alcohol use. Idiopathic causes include fevers, fatigue, or strong emotions. Psychokinetic is not a cause for seizures.
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