A 9 month old is admitted to the pediatric unit for seizures of unknown origin. The child has an EEG performed for several hours. The EEG notes several seizures occurring at different intervals. The nurse knows this child:
1. Will develop at the same rate as his peers.
2. May have severe mental and physical challenges due to the frequent seizure activity.
3. May exhibit a slight cognitive delay as he grows.
4. Will grow out of having seizures.
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1. The continual seizure activity can cause hypoxia to the brain.
2. The frequency of the seizures causes hypoxia to the brain, increasing the chance for mental and physical challenges.
3. The frequency of the seizures will increase the level of cognitive delays.
4. Because of the type of seizures, the child will not grow out of having seizures.
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