NSG123 Module 9 Seizures
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Epilepsy is defined as _______.
The International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) has defined epilepsy as at least two unprovoked seizures occurring more than 24 hours apart
Name 5 causes of a seizure.
Cerebrovascular disease Hypoxemia, Fever, Head injury, HTN, CNS infections, Brain tumor, drug/alcohol w/d, allergies
During a seizure, the nurse should restrain the patient to ensure the patient's safety. True or False
False- Never restrain a patient during a seizure. Can cause further injury.
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