Health Promotion and Maintenance Q 142
A nursing student is teaching a patient and family about epilepsy prior to the patient’s discharge. For which statement should you intervene?
A. “You should avoid consumption of all forms of alcohol.”
B. “Wear your medical alert bracelet at all times.”
C. “Protect your loved one’s airway during a seizure.”
D. “It’s OK to take over-the-counter medications.”
Correct Answer: D. “It’s OK to take over-the-counter medications.”
A patient with a seizure disorder should not take over-the-counter medications without consulting with the physician first.
Option A: Alcohol is not allowed for patients with seizures because it increases the risk of another episode.
Option B: A medical alert bracelet bears the message that the wearer has an important medical condition that might require immediate attention.
Option C: One of the priorities during a seizure is to prevent obstruction of the airway by turning the client into a side-lying position to allow drainage to flow.