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1
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True or false ??? You should mark the time and note client behavior.

A

True

2
Q

Should you restrain a client for safety during seizure??

A

No, do not restrain

3
Q

What should you do to a client during a seizure ?

A

Turn head to side

Lie bed flat

Pad head with pillow

4
Q

Should you put anything in the client’s mouth to prevent the client from swallowing his/her tongue?

A

No , never do this

5
Q

If your client is having a seizure , what is the main goal ?

A

To keep the client safe

6
Q

The prodromal phase

A

The prodromal phase is the period with warning signs that precede the seizure (before the aural phase).

7
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The aural phase

A

The aural phase is the period before the seizure when the client may experience visual or other sensory changes. Not all clients experience or can recognize a prodromal or aural phase before the seizure.

8
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The ictal phase

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The ictal phase is the period of active seizure activity.

9
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postictal phase

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During the postictal phase, the client may experience confusion while recovering from the seizure. The client may also experience a headache.

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