A family member of a patient in the ICU, who recen...

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Question Number 3

A family member of a patient in the ICU, who recently experienced a TBI, asks the nurse how long the patient will have to be on seizure medications as the patient has not had a seizure. Which of the following would be the nurse's best answer?

A. The patient will have to be on seizure medications for the rest of her life.

B. Ask the neurologist that question.

C. Typically, following trauma, seizure medications are given for 7 days if no seizures occur.

D. The neurologist will reevaluate her during the 3-month follow-up clinic visit.

✔ Correct Answer:

C. Typically, following trauma, seizure medications are given for 7 days if no seizures occur.

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