Maternal and Child Care: A nurse is providing information to the parents of a child diagnosed with absence
seizures. What information would the nurse expect to include when describing this type
of seizure? Select all that apply

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A nurse is providing information to the parents of a child diagnosed with absence 
seizures. What information would the nurse expect to include when describing this type 
of seizure? Select all that apply

James Marion Endrina Entice · Accepted Answer

This type of seizure is more common in girls than it is in boys.

You might see a blank facial expression after a sudden stoppage of speech.

This type of seizure is usually short, lasting for no more than 30 seconds.

You might have mistaken this type of seizure for lack of attention.

Maternal and Child Care

A nurse is providing information to the parents of a child diagnosed with absence seizures. What information would the nurse expect to include when describing this type of seizure? Select all that apply

This type of seizure is more common in girls than it is in boys. You might see a blank facial expression after a sudden stoppage of speech. This type of seizure is usually short, lasting for no more than 30 seconds. You might have mistaken this type of seizure for lack of attention.

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