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Module 02 Assignment – Seizure Case Study

Module 02 Assignment – Seizure Case Study

Module 02 Content

1. Competency: Describe appropriate nursing interventions for clients with neurological diseases.

   Scenario: Peter is a 22-year-old male with a history of seizures. He is usually compliant with his medications, but he has been out of work for over a month and cannot afford his prescribed anti-seizure medication. Today, Peter was standing in line at a grocery store and suddenly fell, thrashing about on the floor. You witnessed the event unfold. As a nurse, you immediately offer your assistance.

   Instructions:

   Please refer to the scenario above and answer the following questions.

   1. What would be the priority nursing intervention to care for Peter? Please explain the rationale for your response.
   2. Bystanders insist that you place something in his mouth to keep him from biting or swallowing his tongue. Is this an appropriate action? Why or why not?
   3. You have asked someone to call 911. What do you anticipate reporting to the emergency medical personnel when they arrive? Please explain the rationale for your response.
   4. Peter remains a little groggy after the seizure ends. You explain that the ambulance is on its way and that you will stay with him until it arrives. Peter asks you to help him up off of the floor. Is this an appropriate action at this time? Why or why not?
   5. Format:
   • Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.)
   • Logical, original, and insightful
   • Professional organization, style, and mechanics in APA format
   • Submit the document through to correct errors before submission
   • Resources:

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     What would be the priority nursing intervention to care for Peter? Please explain the rationale for your response.

     Introduction

     Peter has a large cut on his forehead which needs to be cleaned. He also has a wound dressing applied and you should monitor him as necessary. The priority nursing intervention is first aid for a large superficial laceration on the patient’s scalp with dry sterile gauze, pressure dressing and eye protection

     Peter has a large cut on his forehead which needs to be cleaned. He has a wound dressing applied and you should monitor him as necessary.

     • Clean the area with soap and water.
     • Use sterile gauze to dry the area.
     • Apply a pressure dressing if necessary (e.g., Telfa).

     Monitoring: You should monitor Peter as necessary for signs of infection, bleeding or other complications such as swelling around his eyes or nose that may indicate he has an orbital fracture (broken bones around his eyes).

     Peter appears to have a large but superficial laceration on his right forehead that needs to be cleaned in order to reduce infection potential.

     Peter appears to have a large but superficial laceration on his right forehead that needs to be cleaned in order to reduce infection potential.

     • Clean the wound with sterile gauze and water.
     • Apply pressure dressing over the wound, which will help prevent further bleeding while it’s healing.
     • Monitor his condition and report any changes to your nurse supervisor or doctor as needed.

     Peter has a large cut on his forehead which needs to be cleaned. He also has a wound dressing applied and you should monitor him as necessary.

     You should assess the patient for signs of shock, incisional bleeding, or other injuries. If you see any of these things, call 911 immediately.

     • First aid for a large superficial laceration on the patient’s scalp with dry sterile gauze, pressure dressing and eye protection
     • Peter has a large cut on his forehead which needs to be cleaned. He also has a wound dressing applied and you should monitor him as necessary

     The priority nursing intervention is first aid for a large superficial laceration on the patient’s scalp with dry sterile gauze, pressure dressing and eye protection

     The priority nursing intervention is first aid for a large superficial laceration on the patient’s scalp with dry sterile gauze, pressure dressing and eye protection.

     The reason for this priority nursing intervention is that it provides immediate care for Peter who has suffered a large superficial laceration on his scalp which requires urgent attention.

     Conclusion

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