A nurse is teaching a group of pregnant clients regarding seizures associated with eclampsia. The nurse will include which statement?
A) "The tonic phase of a grand mal seizure is evidenced by alternate contraction and relaxation of the muscles."
B) "The clonic phase of a grand mal seizure is evidenced by muscular contraction and rigidity."
C) "Seizures are rare in eclampsia, but they occur sometimes."
D) "Seizures do not occur in preeclampsia."
Answer: D
Seizures do not occur in preeclampsia; eclampsia is diagnosed once a client has a seizure, so seizures are not rare in eclampsia. The tonic phase of a grand mal seizure is evidenced by muscular contraction and rigidity. The clonic phase of a grand mal seizure is evidenced by alternate contraction and relaxation of the muscles.
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