A mother phones the clinic and tells the nurse, "My 5-year-old son had a febrile seizure this morning." She adds that this is the child's first seizure experience. The nurse responds by asking the mother to bring the child in to be seen today
What other information should the nurse offer?
1. "Febrile seizures are uncommon in boys."
2. "High temperatures generally induce seizures."
3. "Five-year-olds are too old for febrile seizures."
4. "Febrile seizures occur in up to 5% of children."
5. "Seizure medications are usually not necessary for febrile seizures."
Correct Answer: 4,5
Rationale 1: Febrile seizures occur in both genders.
Rationale 2: Many children experience high temperatures without experiencing seizures.
Rationale 3: Febrile seizures are most common in the 3-month to 5-year range.
Rationale 4: Up to 5% of children experience seizure activity related to temperature elevation.
Rationale 5: The best course of action for febrile seizures is prevention by using acetaminophen to prevent onset of fever.
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