Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
The parents of a 14-month-old child who is hospitalized due to febrile seizures tell the nurse that they fear their child will have lifelong seizures. Which information should the nurse convey to these parents?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Febrile seizures are typically benign and decrease with age, usually resolving by age 5. Reassuring parents about this natural course alleviates fears. Ibuprofen isn't prophylactic, visual stimuli don't trigger febrile seizures, and sponge baths are secondary to fever management education.