Causes associated with the diagnosis status epilepticus include (Select all that apply.)
a. high fever.
b. encephalitis.
c. metabolic disorder.
d. meningitis.
e. gradual weaning of anticonvulsant drugs.
A, B, C, D
Causes may include high fever, meningitis, encephalitis, metabolic disorders, and abrupt cessation of anticonvulsant drugs.
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A) Every 5 minutes B) Every 15 minutes C) Every 4 hours D) Every 30 minutes
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The nurse determines that the client needs further instruction regarding Kegel exercises when the client tells the nurse that one of the benefits of the exercises is
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