The nurse explains to a newly diagnosed epileptic client that the basic pathophysiology of epilepsy is related to
A) a period of hypoxia from sleep apnea.
B) brain waves losing amplitude.
C) excitation of neurons discharging in the brain stem.
D) specific metabolic disturbances.

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Epilepsy occurs when neurons fire with greater frequency and amplitude, spreading to adjacent neurons that ultimately discharge in the brain stem, causing muscle contractures and possible unconsciousness.

The Nurse Explains to a Newly Diagnosed Epileptic Client That