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Seizures

The mother of a child who had a febrile seizure tells the pediatric clinic nurse, “I am so upset because now my child has epilepsy.” Which statement is the clinic nurse’s best response?

ExplanationA high fever in a child can cause a seizure, but it does not indicate the child has a seizure disorder. The nurse should provide information if at all possible instead of a therapeutic response that encourages the client to ventilate feelings.