The Nurse Is Caring for an 8-Year-Old Boy Who Has

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old boy who has chronic epilepsy. Which of the following would be most important to address when teaching the child and parents about living with this condition?

A) Multiple corrective surgeries to slowly remove diseased parts of his brain
B) Physical, occupational, and speech therapy to maximize his potential
C) Support for maintaining self-esteem because of his altered lifestyle
D) Hyperventilation therapy to counteract the periods of decreased oxygenation