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Seizures - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Patient will identify feelings and methods for coping with the negative perception of self and their disorder
    - - Encourage patient to refrain from concealing their feelings and urge them to open up to you or utilization of mental health unit representative or therapist
      - Help the patient understand that his/her feelings are normal
      - Have the patient discuss current and past strengths and success to build their ego
- - - - Patient will verbalize understanding of the disorder and various stimuli that may increase potentiate seizures to occur.
    - - Determine client’s ability or readiness to learn and any barriers that may hold them back
      - Urge the importance of good oral hygiene and regular dental care
      - discuss safety measures regarding driving or using heavy mechanical equipment
- - - - Patient will demonstrate behavior and lifestyle changes to reduce risk of injury when having a seizure.
    - - Teach family members the warning signs of a seizure and how to care for the patient during and after an attack
      - Patient is classified as a fall risk and bed rails should be utilized
      - When patient is having a seizure turn their head o the side and suction airways as indicated.
- - - - Patient will maintain effective respiratory pattern with airway patent or aspiration prevented
    - - Assessment of patient's ability to cough or swallow
      - Monitoring RR, Respiratory rhythm, and respiratory effort
      - Suction as needed and utilize oxygen as needed