To complete a symptom analysis, which questions does a nurse ask patient who recently had a seizure for the first time? Select all that apply
a. "Did you have any warning signs before the seizure started?"
b. "Did you lose consciousness during the seizure?"
c. "Did the room seem to be spinning around before the seizure?"
d. "Did you urinate during the seizure?"
e. "What did you hear while you were seizing?"
f. "How did you feel after the seizure?"
ANS: A, B, D, F
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