A nurse is preparing discharge teaching for an adolescent with a new diagnosis of epilepsy.What information should the nurse provide?
A) "Driving is not allowed while taking anti-seizure drugs."
B) "Participating in sports again in the future is possible."
C) "Several drugs will be tried at once, then reduced over time."
D) "Wearing a Medic-Alert bracelet is not needed for seizures."
E) "You should check the school's seizure action plan."

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Once drug levels are therapeutic and the child has been seizure-free for several months (usually at least 6 months),he or she can return to participating in sports.School nurses should be aware of a child's diagnosis of a seizure disorder and treatment plan; the parents should check on the school's seizure action plan so they are aware of actions that will be taken if their child has a seizure on campus.Driving is allowed (depending on state law)with therapeutic drug levels and a certain period of seizure-free time.Monotherapy is the optimal treatment plan,but if a single drug does not work to control seizures,other drugs may be added to the regimen.Anyone with epilepsy or a seizure disorder should wear a Medic-Alert bracelet or necklace.

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