During the client's annual physical examination, the significant other states that the client will "just stop in the middle of a sentence and stare off into space for about 15 seconds fluttering his eyes
When he stops staring, he just continues what he was saying. I asked him what he was thinking when he was staring and he doesn't remember anything about this episode. It has happened about a dozen times in the last couple of months." What is happening with him? The nurse recognizes this behavior as characteristic of:
a. a simple partial seizure. c. an atonic seizure.
b. a complex partial seizure. d. an absence seizure.
ANS: D
Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not characteristic of a simple partial seizure.
B Incorrect: This is not characteristic of a complex partial seizure.
C Incorrect: This is not characteristic of an atonic seizure.
D Incorrect: This is characteristic of an absence seizure.
You might also like to view...
The nurse provides care for a patient who experienced an extensive myocardial infarction (MI). The patient exhibits behavior characteristic of the denial stage of the grieving process. How should the nurse approach the patient's denial?
A) Reinforce and support the patient's denial. B) Let the patient know that the nurse is available to talk. C) Point out other patients with MIs who are doing well. D) Explain to the patient that he needs to accept his diagnosis.
Which of the following best describes why so many Americans continue to engage in unhealthy behaviors?
a. Americans are not knowledgeable on how to change their behavior. b. Americans believe that most illnesses can be cured with insurance footing the bill. c. Health is not a concern to most Americans. d. Most Americans do not know which behaviors are unhealthy.
Which nursing diagnosis is most significant in planning the care for a client with Raynaud's disease?
A) Acute Pain B) Disturbed Sensory Perception C) Self-Care Deficit D) Activity Intolerance
Budgeting focuses on money as a(n) ____
a. Capital constraint b. Employee management tool c. Human resource issue d. Strategic resource