When obtaining a client history, the nurse learns that the client exercises regularly, is an avid sports fan, is currently is under a great deal of both personal and professional stress causing the client to snack frequently
Which of these factors would pose the greatest risk for decreasing the client's seizure threshold?
a. stress c. increased oral intake
b. physical exercise d. insomnia
ANS: A
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A Correct: Stress (psychosociophysiologic) can lower the seizure threshold.
B Incorrect: Routine physical exercise raises the seizure threshold.
C Incorrect: Increased oral intake is not usually considered a factor in decreasing the seizure threshold.
D Incorrect: Insomnia is not considered a factor in decreasing the seizure threshold.
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