The nurse makes a visit to the home of an adolescent recently discharged from the hospital for a seizure disorder. Which observations indicate that outcomes for care have been achieved?
Select all that apply.
A) The client is not driving.
B) The client has not had a seizure for 1 month.
C) The client is participating in the school basketball team.
D) The client has bruises on both arms from seizure activity.
E) The client has several episodes of constipation each week.
Answer: A, B, C
Depending on state laws, most clients with seizure disorders can drive after they have been seizure-free for at least 2 years. Cessation of seizure activity indicates that medication therapy has been effective. The client's self-esteem is enhanced through participation in well-supervised sports and activities, indicating that care has been effective. Physical bruising indicates that treatment for a seizure disorder has not been effective. Constipation is a complication of a ketogenic diet used to help control seizure activity and would indicate that care has not been effective.
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