A nurse is caring for a toddler in the emergency department (ED). Exhibits The nurse is providing discharge instructions to the toddler's parent. Which of the following information should the nurse include. Select All That Apply.
Explanation & Rationale
A. The incident should have no impact on the child's intelligence, memory, or behavior: Febrile seizures are benign and typically do not cause long-term neurological problems. B. The child will need antiepileptic therapy for at least one year: Febrile seizures are usually self-limiting and do not require long-term antiepileptic therapy unless seizures are complex or recurrent without fever. C. They should purchase a bite block for use at home: Bite blocks should never be used during a seizure because they can cause injury or choking. D. If a seizure occurs again at home, the child should be placed on their side: Placing the child on their side helps maintain an open airway and reduces the risk of aspiration. E. There is a chance that this will recur during a febrile illness: Febrile seizures can recur, especially if the child has another fever in the future. F. Antipyretic therapy during febrile illnesses will prevent this from occurring again: Antipyretics can make the child more comfortable but do not prevent febrile seizures.