A nurse is preparing discharge teaching for an adolescent with a new diagnosis of epilepsy. What information should the nurse provide? (Select all that apply.)
A.
"Driving is not allowed while taking anti-seizure drugs."
B.
"Participating in sports again in the future is possible."
C.
"Several drugs will be tried at once, then reduced over time."
D.
"Wearing a Medic-Alert bracelet is not needed for seizures."
E.
"You should check the school's seizure action plan."
ANS: B, E
Once drug levels are therapeutic and the child has been seizure-free for several months (usually at least 6 months), he or she can return to participating in sports. School nurses should be aware of a child's diagnosis of a seizure disorder and treatment plan; the parents should check on the school's seizure action plan so they are aware of actions that will be taken if their child has a seizure on campus. Driving is allowed (depending on state law) with therapeutic drug levels and a certain period of seizure-free time. Monotherapy is the optimal treatment plan, but if a single drug does not work to control seizures, other drugs may be added to the regimen. Anyone with epilepsy or a seizure disorder should wear a Medic-Alert bracelet or necklace
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