Question

A client with a seizure disorder is receiving phenytoin and phenobarbital. What client statement indicates that the instructions regarding the medications are understood?
1 "I will not have any seizures with these medications."
2 "These medicines must be continued to prevent falls and injury."
3 "Stopping the drugs can cause continuous seizures and I may die."
4 "By my staying on the medicines I will prevent postseizure confusion."

Answer 1

Answer:

Stopping the drugs can cause continuous seizures and I may die.

Explanation:

The statement means that he understand the severity of his disorder which does not have a cure but the only solution is to continue using the prescribed drugs in order to prevent recurrence of seizure which can lead to death.