A 33-year-old man with epilepsy presents to the ED after a seizure with an associated fall. He is initially at his baseline neurologic status but then develops a generalized seizure lasting 5 minutes. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

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A 33-year-old man with epilepsy presents to the ED after a seizure with an associated fall. He is initially at his baseline neurologic status but then develops a generalized seizure lasting 5 minutes. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Helenann, a long-term care nurse educator, noted that one of the staff members was complaining of stress and anxiety. A common physiological response to stress and anxiety is:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Patients with major depression commonly display signs of:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

You are doing patient teaching for Margaret, who has been prescribed amitriptyline (Elavil) for treatment of depression. Which of the following statements suggests that Margaret needs further instruction?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Which activity would be best for a depressed patient?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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