A patient in the critical care unit has a seizure which was determined to be caused by a low blood glucose level. The patient's blood glucose level is currently normal
Which of the following should also be done to prevent future seizure activity in this patient? 1. around the clock low dose Ativan
2. twice a day Valium
3. no medication but increase the assessment blood glucose level
4. long term Dilantin therapy
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Rationale: Since it was identified that the patient's low blood glucose level was the cause for the seizure and the blood glucose level has been corrected, anti-seizure medication may not be needed. The best course of action for the patient at this time is to not provide anti-seizure medication but to increase the frequency of assessment of the blood glucose level. Ativan, Valium, or Dilantin would not be indicated for the patient at this time.
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