Question

A nurse is assisting in collecting data on a child with seizures. The nurse is interviewing the child's parents to establish their adjustment to caring for their child with a chronic illness. Which statement by a parent would indicate a need for further teaching?

a) We keep a seizure diary to track the frequency and triggers.
b) We make sure our child gets enough sleep and avoids stress.
c) During a seizure, we place our child on their back and try to keep them safe.
d) We use a padded tongue depressor to prevent injury during seizures.

Answer 1

The parent's statement indicating a need for further teaching is using a padded tongue depressor during seizures.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is d) We use a padded tongue depressor to prevent injury during seizures.

This statement indicates a need for further teaching because using a padded tongue depressor during seizures can be dangerous and increase the risk of injury to the child. Placing a foreign object in the child's mouth during a seizure can cause harm and obstruct the airway. It is important to focus on keeping the child safe during a seizure by removing nearby objects and protecting the child from injury without inserting anything into their mouth.