A nurse is teaching a client about the functions of the nervous system. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

Choice A reason:

This is an incorrect answer. The nurse should not give information that might overwhelm or distress the client without assessing their readiness to learn.

Choice B reason:

This is an incorrect answer. The nurse should not give false reassurance or minimize the client's condition.

Choice C reason:

This is an incorrect answer. The nurse should not ask questions that might confuse or frustrate the client who has memory impairment.

Choice D reason:

This is a correct answer. The nurse should use therapeutic communication techniques such as exploring feelings, reflecting, and active listening to provide emotional support and establish rapport with the client.

Choice A reason:

This is an incorrect answer. A tonic-clonic seizure (also known as a grand mal seizure) is characterized by alternating phases of muscle rigidity and jerking movements, along with loss of consciousness and postictal confusion.

Choice B reason:

This is a correct answer. An absence seizure (also known as a petit mal seizure) is characterized by brief episodes of staring, blinking, lip smacking, or other subtle movements, along with impaired awareness and no postictal confusion.

Choice C reason:

This is an incorrect answer. A myoclonic seizure is characterized by sudden, brief, and irregular muscle contractions, usually involving the arms, legs, or trunk.

Choice D reason:

This is an incorrect answer. An atonic seizure (also known as a drop attack) is characterized by sudden loss of muscle tone, resulting in falling or collapsing.