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Which of the following might be an appropriate nursing diagnosis for an epileptic client?
Suggested Answer: B
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The epileptic client is at risk for injury due to the complications of seizure activity, such as possible head
trauma associated with a fall. The other choices are not related to the question.Reduction of Risk Potential
31 comments · newest first
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Noah
6 months ago
D) Unbalanced Nutrition? Not really a priority here. B is clear.
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Muriel
6 months ago
C) Urinary Retention isn't related. Focus on seizure risks.
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Ashanti
6 months ago
I feel B is the most relevant. We need to prevent accidents.
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Lenna
6 months ago
A) Dysreflexia doesn’t fit. It’s more for spinal cord injuries.
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Raylene
7 months ago
Agreed, B makes sense. They could fall during a seizure.
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Virgina
7 months ago
I think B) Risk for Injury is the best choice. Safety is key for epileptic clients.
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Marvel
7 months ago
C) Urinary Retention? That’s a stretch for an epileptic client.
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Annamae
8 months ago
B is the most relevant, but I’m surprised it’s not more obvious!
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Alison
8 months ago
Wait, why would anyone pick D) Unbalanced Nutrition? That seems off.
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Carlene
8 months ago
I think A) Dysreflexia could apply too, but not as much.
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Layla
8 months ago
Ah, the joys of nursing exams. Where else can you find "Urinary Retention" as a potential answer for an epileptic client? *facepalm*
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Boris
8 months ago
Risk for Injury is the way to go. Epileptic clients need close monitoring to prevent injuries during seizures.
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Ryan
8 months ago
D) Unbalanced Nutrition? I guess the client could forget to eat during a seizure, but that's a bit of a reach.
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Twila
9 months ago
A) Dysreflexia? I'm pretty sure that's not even related to epilepsy. Gotta love these trick questions!
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Aja
9 months ago
C) Urinary Retention? Really? That's a bit of a stretch for an epileptic client, don't you think?
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Tess
9 months ago
B) Risk for Injury seems like the most relevant nursing diagnosis for an epileptic client.
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Ming
9 months ago
"Unbalanced Nutrition" could be relevant if the client has issues with eating post-seizure, but I'm not confident about that.
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Kaitlyn
9 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about dysreflexia being more related to spinal cord injuries, so that one seems off.
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Aja
9 months ago
I think "Risk for Injury" makes sense since seizures can lead to falls or accidents.
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Delsie
10 months ago
Based on my understanding, B) Risk for Injury is the best answer here. Preventing injury is crucial when caring for an epileptic client.
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Scarlet
10 months ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. Is there any other information we're missing about the client's specific condition or symptoms?
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Anjelica
10 months ago
Definitely B) Risk for Injury. Makes total sense.
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Hillary
10 months ago
I practiced a question like this before, and I feel like "Risk for Injury" was the right choice then too.
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Gregoria
10 months ago
I'm leaning towards B) Risk for Injury. Protecting the client from harm during a seizure is a key nursing priority.
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Jacqueline
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. Could it also be C) Urinary Retention? I remember learning that can be a complication of epilepsy.
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Tanja
11 months ago
I think the answer is B) Risk for Injury. That seems like the most relevant nursing diagnosis for an epileptic client.
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Alberta
5 months ago
Totally, we need to prioritize their safety.
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Royal
5 months ago
Yes, injuries can happen during seizures.
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Alona
5 months ago
B is the best choice for sure!
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Cecily
6 months ago
Definitely, safety is a major concern.
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Sanjuana
6 months ago
I agree, B) Risk for Injury makes the most sense.