An older client with Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, hypertension, and diabetes was recently discharged from the hospital after being evaluated for seizure activity. He takes several medications including an antiepileptic. The client lives at home where he is cared for by his wife and daughter. He has been referred for home care nursing follow-up to assess his condition, provide education to his family on managing his medications, and respond appropriately if he has another seizure.
1. Discussion: Evaluation of seizure activity.
Discussion: Evaluation of seizure activity.Discussion: Evaluation of seizure activity.An older
client was recently discharged from the hospital for evaluation of seizure activity. His
history reveals that he has late-stage Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease,
hypertension, and type II diabetes mellitus, which is controlled by diet. He lives at home,
where his wife and daughter take care of him. His discharge medications include phenytoin
(Dilantin), 100 mg BID; hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL), 50 mg QD; levodopa
(Sinemet), 25/100 TID; and haloperidol (Haldol), 1 mg before bed. The client has been
referred for home care nursing follow-up.Questions: 2-3 pages APA Format include 2-3
references and intext citationOn the initial home visit by the nurse, what assessments
should be made?The wife and daughter need teaching about his antiepileptic medication.
What teaching should be included?During the initial home visit, the client experiences a
generalized seizure. What action should the nurse take?ORDER NOW FOR ORIGINAL,
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