After experiencing a generalized tonic-clonic seizure in the classroom,a 25-year-old high school teacher is evaluated and diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy.The patient cries when told of the diagnosis and tells the nurse that she can never go back to teaching after experiencing the seizure in front of her students.What is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for the patient?

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The patient believes she cannot return to teaching due to her seizure, indicating a misunderstanding about epilepsy and its management, which affects her perception of her role as a teacher.

After Experiencing a Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure in the Classroom,a 25-Year-Old