<h3><strong>Pathophysiology: </strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; white-space: normal;">This can be caused by many problems but seizures happen because there is an abnormal electrical activity happening in the brain. This causes the seizure. It can be brought on for many reasons such as meningitis, brain injury, or high blood pressure. </span><strong><br />
Overview</strong></h3>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Top priorities </span>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Safety</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Airway protection</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Medication compliance</span></li>
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</li>
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<h3><strong>Nursing Points</strong></h3>
<h4 style="padding-left: 30px;">Nursing Concepts</h4>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Before </span>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Give all medications on time</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Seizure precautions if at risk</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Verify order of PRN Ativan dosing and ensure that medication is readily available</li>
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</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">During</span>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Maintain patent airway</span>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Turn client to side in case of vomit</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have O</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">2</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and suction equipment available</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">DO NOT force anything into the mouth during the seizure (including bite block)</span></li>
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</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Protect from injury</span>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bed to the lowest position</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Padded side rails</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Loosen restrictive clothing</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">DO NOT try to restrain client</span></li>
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</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Notify MD of type, onset, duration</span></li>
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</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">After</span>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Keep safe while Postictal</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Document </span>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Onset</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Preceding events</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Type &amp; Duration</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Postictal events</span></li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
<h3><strong>Patient Education</strong></h3>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Educate patient and family on importance of medication compliance</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Educate family on care &amp; safety during seizure</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Educate family on when to call 911</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Help patient develop plan of action for when they get an aura</span></li>
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seizure

Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Seizure

<p>In this course, you'll be able to learn different mnemonics that will help you to remember the need to know nursing information!</p>


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Aortic Aneurysm – Management Nursing Mnemonic (CRAM)

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Aortic Aneurysm – Thoracic signs Nursing Mnemonic (PEE BADS)

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Aortic Stenosis Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SAD)

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Bacterial Endocarditis – Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Be Joan Of Arc)

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Cardiac Valves Blood Flow Nursing Mnemonic (Toilet Paper my Ass)

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Circulatory Checks (5 P’s) Nursing Mnemonic (The 5 P’s)

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Coronary Arteries – Location Nursing Mnemonic (I have a RIGHT to CAMP if you LEFT off the AC)

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Cor Pulmonale – Signs & Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Please Read His Text)

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CHF Treatment Nursing Mnemonic (UNLOAD FAST)

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Cyanotic Defects Nursing Mnemonic (The 4 T’s)

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Heart Failure-Left-Sided Nursing Mnemonic (CHOP)

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Heart Failure-Origin Nursing Mnemonic (Left – Lung|Right – Rest)

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Heart Failure – Right Sided Nursing Mnemonic (HEAD)

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Heart Sounds Nursing Mnemonic (APE To Man – All People Enjoy Time Magazine)

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Hypertension- Complications Nursing Mnemonic (The 4 C’s)

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Hypertension – Nursing care Nursing Mnemonic (DIURETIC)

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Increase MAP Nursing Mnemonic (VAK)

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Murmur locations Nursing Mnemonic (hARD ASS MRS. MSD)

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Shock – Signs and symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (TV SPARC CUBE)

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Vascular Disease – Deep Vein Thrombosis Nursing Mnemonic (HIS Leg Might Fall off)

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Vascular disease – Raynaud’s symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (COLD HAND)

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Vasospasm Therapy Nursing Mnemonic (Triple H Therapy)

Cardiovascular (Cardiac, CVD) Mnemonics

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Anion Gap Acidosis 1 Nursing Mnemonic (KULT)

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Anion Gap Acidosis 2 Nursing Mnemonic (MUDPILES)

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Arterial Blood Gases Nursing Mnemonic (ROME)

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Blood Type O Nursing Mnemonic (Universally Odd)

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Electrolytes – Location in Body Nursing Mnemonic (PISO)

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Hypercalcemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (GROANS, MOANS, BONES, STONES, OVERTONES)

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Hyperkalemia – Causes Nursing Mnemonic (MACHINE)

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Hyperglycemia Management Nursing Mnemonic (Dry and Hot – Insulin Shot)

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Hyperkalemia – Management Nursing Mnemonic (AIRED)

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Hyperkalemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Murder)

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Hypernatremia – Causes Nursing Mnemonic (MODEL)

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Hypernatremia – Signs and Symptoms 3 Nursing Mnemonic (SALT)

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Hypocalcemia – Definition, Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (CATS)

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Hypoglycemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (TIRED)

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Hypokalemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (6 L’s)

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Hyponatremia- Definition, Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SALT LOSS)

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Vitamins – Fat Soluble Nursing Mnemonic (All Dogs Eat Kibble)

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Vitamins – Water Soluble Nursing Mnemonic (Birth Control)

Electrolytes & Labs Mnemonics

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ADLs (Activity of Daily Living) Nursing Mnemonic (BATTED)

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Bleeding Complications (Minor) Nursing Mnemonic (BEEP)

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Mnemonic for Organ Systems (MR DICE RUNS)

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Bleeding Precautions Nursing Mnemonic (RANDI)

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Canes Nursing Mnemonic (COAL)

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Caring Licensed Practical Nurse Nursing Mnemonic (CLPN)

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CHO, CHO, CHON Nursing Mnemonic (CHO, CHO, CHON)

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Community Health Tool Nursing Mnemonic (MAP-IT)

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Environmental Health Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (I PREPARE)

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Exercise Guidelines Nursing Mnemonic (FIT)

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Fire Safety 1 Nursing Mnemonic (PASS)

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Fire Safety 2 Nursing Mnemonic (RACE)

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Gluten Free Diet Nursing Mnemonic (BROW)

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High Pressure Vent Alarms Nursing Mnemonic (Kings Eat Big Cakes)

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IADLS (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) Nursing Mnemonic (SCUM)

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Levels of consciousness Nursing Mnemonic (Never Carry Dirty Socks Or Smelly Clothes)

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Low Pressure Vent Alarms Nursing Mnemonic (Cake Everyday)

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Pain Assessment Questions Nursing Mnemonic (OPQRST)

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Planning Community Health Interventions Nursing Mnemonic (PRECEDE-PROCEED)

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Promotion and Evaluation of Normal Elimination Nursing Mnemonic (POOPER SCOOP)

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Pupil Reactions Nursing Mnemonic (PERRLA)

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Safety Check Nursing Mnemonic (MADLE)

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SBAR Communication Nursing Mnemonic (SBAR)

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Steps In The Nursing Process 3 Nursing Mnemonic (SOAPIE)

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Stoke Assessments Nursing Mnemonic (FAST)

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Steps in the Nursing Process 1 Nursing Mnemonic (ADPIE)

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Steps in the Nursing Process 2 Nursing Mnemonic (AAPIE)

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Trauma – Assessment (Emergency) Nursing Mnemonic (ABCDEFGHI)

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Trauma – Complications Nursing Mnemonic (TRAUMATIC)

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Trauma Surgery – Medical History Nursing Mnemonic (AMPLE)

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Triage Nursing Mnemonic (START)

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Walkers Nursing Mnemonic (Wandering Wilma Always Late)

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OLD CARTS Mnemonic (OLD CARTS)

Fundamentals & Nursing Process Mnemonics

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Anorexia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (ANOREXIA)

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Appendicitis – Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (PAINS)

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Bulimia – Signs and Symptoms 1 Nursing Mnemonic (BULIMIA)

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Bulimia – Signs and Symptoms 2 Nursing Mnemonic (WASHED)

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Crohn’s Morphology and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (CHRISTMAS)

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Cirrhosis Complications Nursing Mnemonic (Please Bring Happy Energy)

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Causes of Pancreatitis Nursing Mnemonic (BAD HITS)

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Diarrhea – Treatment Nursing Mnemonic (BRAT)

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Diverticulitis Complications Nursing Mnemonic (Please Fix His Abscess SOon)

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Epiglottitis – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (AIR RAID)

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GERD causes Nursing Mnemonic (Reflux Is Probably Mean)

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Hiatal Hernia Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Her Belly Really Hurts Following Dinner)

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Risk Factors for Cholelithiasis Nursing Mnemonic (5-F’s)

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Tracheal Esophageal Fistula – Sign and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (The 3 C’s)

Seizure Documentation Nursing Mnemonic (TDOC)

Included In This Lesson

Outline

TDOC

Description

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Nursing Mnemonics

Cardiovascular (Cardiac, CVD) Mnemonics

Electrolytes & Labs Mnemonics

Fundamentals & Nursing Process Mnemonics

Gastrointestinal (GI) Mnemonics

Hematology (Blood) & Oncology (Cancer) Mnemonics

Infections Mnemonics

Integumentary (Skin) Mnemonics

Metabolic & Endocrine Mnemonics

Musculoskeletal (Bones, Osteo) Mnemonics

Neurological Mnemonics

Mental Health Mnemonics

Obstetrics (OB) & Pediatrics (Peds) Mnemonics

Pharmacology (Medication) Mnemonics

Renal (Kidney, Nephrotic) Mnemonics

Respiratory System Mnemonics

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