Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
A 17-year-old client had one generalized convulsion several hours prior to admission to the medical unit for a neurological workup. Physician's orders include Dilantin (phenytoin) 100 mg orally (PO) tid and phenobarbital 100 mg PO daily. He tells the nurse, 'I can't believe I really had a seizure. My mom says she was in the room when it happened, but I don't even remember it.' What is the best interpretation of his comments?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Amnesia for the seizure event is a normal response due to altered consciousness during a generalized seizure.