Continuous seizure activity that lasts longer than 10 minutes is known as _______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
status epilepticus
Continuous seizure activity that lasts longer than 10 minutes is status epilepticus, which is a medical emergency.
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After teaching a client who is recovering from pancreas transplantation, the nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement made by the client indicates a need for additional education?
a. "If I develop an infection, I should stop taking my corticosteroid." b. "If I have pain over the transplant site, I will call the surgeon immediately." c. "I should avoid people who are ill or who have an infection." d. "I should take my cyclosporine exactly the way I was taught."
The patient who receives morphine sulfate intravenously by patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) tells the nurse that the pain level is 8 on a scale of 0 to 10 . Which is the best intervention for the nurse?
a. Check the volume of morphine in the PCA syringe. b. Check the frequency of patient-controlled dosing. c. Collaborate with the provider to increase basal rate. d. Instruct the family to activate the pa-tient-controlled dose.
Overuse of laxatives by the elderly is a common problem
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
A 7-year-old child has cryptorchidism. What action by the healthcare professional is most appropriate?
a. Educate the child and parents on orchiectomy. b. Instruct the parents to give the child all the antibiotics. c. Describe skin precautions used during radiation therapy. d. Describe the correct administration of GnRH.