Problem
Seizure at day care.
Subjective Data
Fever for 1 hour
Eating and drinking normally per mother
Objective Data
Vital signs: temperature, 40° C; pulse, 160 bpm; respirations, 44 breaths/min; blood pressure, 104/68 mm Hg
Awake and alert
Skin hot to touch, otherwise normal physical examination
Task
a) How should the nurse respond to Abby's mother when she asks if Abby has epilepsy?
b) How should the nurse respond to Abby's mother's question about brain damage?
c) In this clinical situation, what should the nurse do?