Define status epilepticus (SE)
What will be an ideal response?
SE is defined as either a series of consecutive seizures without the person's regaining consciousness
in between or a single seizure that does not respond to conventional therapy or that lasts more than
30 minutes.
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What will the nurse include then documenting a grand mal seizure? (Select all that apply.)
a. Presence of incontinence b. Current dose of antispasmodic medication c. Activity level prior to and following seizure d. Level of consciousness following seizure e. Length of seizure
A nurse works in a local, free community clinic. The nurse uses an assets-based approach, in which the community group's strengths and resources are identified first. The nurse's approach facilitates which of the following?
a. Development of partnerships c. Ultimate power of the community agency b. Ultimate power of the nurse d. Development of a contract
The new mother of a 2-day-old neonate who weighed 8 pounds at birth is distressed that the baby has lost one-half pound. The home health nurse's response is one of:
a. Alarm as this is a drastic weight loss b. Concern as this may be an indicator of inadequate nutrition c. Reassurance as this is a normal weight loss d. Alertness as such weight loss is not expected
Which of the following is used to pay physicians and other practitioners a set amount to provide care to a given client or group of clients for a set period of time and amount of mon-ey?
1. Retrospective reimbursement 2. Prospective reimbursement 3. Fee-for-service 4. Capitation