NCLEX-PN Exam - Topic 4 Question 13 Discussion

Actual exam question for NCLEX's NCLEX-PN exam

Question #: 13
Topic #: 4

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Which of the following might be an appropriate nursing diagnosis for an epileptic client?

ADysreflexia

BRisk for Injury

CUrinary Retention

DUnbalanced Nutrition

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Suggested Answer: B

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

by Martina at Nov 19, 2025, 06:34 PM

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Annamae

9 hours ago

B is the most relevant, but I’m surprised it’s not more obvious!

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Alison

6 days ago

Wait, why would anyone pick D) Unbalanced Nutrition? That seems off.

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Carlene

11 days ago

I think A) Dysreflexia could apply too, but not as much.

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Layla

16 days 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

21 days ago

Risk for Injury is the way to go. Epileptic clients need close monitoring to prevent injuries during seizures.

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Ryan

26 days 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

1 month ago

A) Dysreflexia? I'm pretty sure that's not even related to epilepsy. Gotta love these trick questions!

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Aja

1 month 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

1 month ago

B) Risk for Injury seems like the most relevant nursing diagnosis for an epileptic client.

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Ming

2 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

2 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

2 months ago

I think "Risk for Injury" makes sense since seizures can lead to falls or accidents.

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Delsie

2 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

2 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

2 months ago

Definitely B) Risk for Injury. Makes total sense.

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Hillary

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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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