Describe the signs the patient would exhibit that would indicate this was a tonic-clonic seizure.
A 32-year-old female presents with a positive medical history. She indicates that she has seizures that are not controlled with medication. The patient is scheduled for an initial examination. The dentist has become involved in an extensive procedure, and the patient is kept waiting in the operatory. During this time, she becomes very anxious about the upcoming treatment. The dentist enters the operatory and begins treatment. The patient is very quiet and starts to twitch. She then proceeds to a full tonic-clonic seizure.
What will be an ideal response?
The patient may exhibit a slight personality change and report an aura.
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What will be an ideal response?
Following the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) order of draw, blue Vacutainers are drawn first.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
No one universal "right" answer exists that can be applied to every situation.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)