When working with a patient who has a new seizure disorder, the nurse is alerted to the need for further instruction when the patient tells the nurse: (Select all that apply.)
a. "I will avoid over-the-counter medications that contain alcohol."
b. "I have the medications that I take listed on this card that I carry with me."
c. "I will be sure to take my medications as prescribed by my provider."
d. "I will visit my physician right after I return home from my next trucking job."
B, D
Patients should wear a medical alert bracelet or carry an identification card noting the presence of seizure disorder and listing medications taken. Without a medical alert bracelet or identification noting the presence of seizure disorder and medications taken, just having the medications at work or home will not necessarily mean that the appropriate treatment will be started. A seizure condition usually imposes driving limitations. It is recommended that a waiting period of 1 seizure-free year elapses before the patient attempts to drive or operate dangerous equipment.
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The need to urinate at night is reduced if the person:
a. Drinks only water b. Drinks most fluids before 1700 c. Urinates before going to bed d. Chooses what beverages to drink
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a. 69-55 b. 54-40 c. 39-25 d. Below 25