A patient who has no history of a seizure disorder, has had two episodes of seizures, which in the pregnant patient are most commonly due to
a. brain tumor. c. eclampsia.
b. cerebrovascular accident. d. epilepsy.
C
Eclampsia is the most common cause of seizures in the pregnant patient. Other less common causes are stroke, tumors, or epilepsy. The coagulation and vascular changes associated with pregnancy can exacerbate preexisting conditions.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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1. Plan 2. Intervention 3. Evaluation 4. Progress notes
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