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When taking the health history on a patient with a seizure disorder, the nurse assesses whether the patient has an aura. Which of these would be the best question for obtaining this information?
A) "Does your muscle tone seem tense or limp?"
B) "After the seizure, do you spend a lot of time sleeping?"
C) "Do you have any warning sign before your seizure starts?"
D) "Do you experience any color change or incontinence during the seizure?"
Seizure Disorder
a medical condition characterized by episodes of uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain, leading to changes in behavior, movements, or consciousness.
Aura
A sensory experience or perception (such as flashing lights, tingling, or a peculiar smell) that precedes and signals the onset of a specific condition, often a migraine or seizure.
Muscle Tone
The continuous and passive partial contraction of the muscles, or the muscle's resistance to passive stretch during resting state.
- Understand the signs, symptoms, and client descriptions related to neurological issues.
- Recognize the significance of client history in neurological assessments.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the signs, symptoms, and client descriptions related to neurological issues.
- Recognize the significance of client history in neurological assessments.
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