The client who experiences seizures is being discharged to home. The nurse should emphasize to the client and family the importance of monitoring the client for:
1. side effects like altered respiratory function from seizure medications.
2. providing safety measures when the client is taking a walk.
3. monitoring the client's eating habits.
4. protecting the client from infection.
Answer: 1
1. Seizure medications often depress the central nervous system, and the client should be monitored for respiratory depression.
2. The client with epilepsy can take walks alone.
3. Eating habits do not need to be monitored.
4. Promoting health is desired, but infections from a cold are not considered triggers of seizures.
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