A child has been seizure free for 2 years. A father asks the nurse how much longer the child will need to take the antiseizure medications. The nurse includes which of the following in the response.
A) Medications can be discontinued at this time.
B) The child will need to take the drugs for 5 years after the last seizure.
C) A step-wise approach will be used to reduce the dosage gradually.
D) Seizure disorders are a life-long problem.Medications cannot be discontinued.
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