A patient is admitted to the emergency department with severe recurrent convulsive seizures.
Would the nurse expect to order for the use in emergency control of status epileptic?

Choice A rationale

Anticonvulsant medications are not taken on an as-needed basis. They require consistent dosing to maintain therapeutic levels and prevent seizure activity effectively.

Choice B rationale

The goal of anticonvulsant therapy is not just temporary seizure control but long-term management. Medications are continued even after achieving seizure-free status to prevent recurrence.

Choice C rationale

While some patients might achieve control within a few years, there is no standard duration for stopping anticonvulsants. Treatment duration varies based on individual response and risk of recurrence.

Choice D rationale

Anticonvulsant medications are typically taken for a lifetime to manage epilepsy. Long-term therapy is crucial for maintaining seizure control and preventing breakthrough seizures.

Choice A rationale

Deoxygenated blood from the lungs would not flow to the left atrium or through the pulmonary artery.

Choice B rationale

Deoxygenated blood from the lungs would not enter the right atrium or flow through the pulmonary artery.

Choice C rationale

Oxygenated blood from the lungs does not enter the right atrium through the pulmonary veins.

Choice D rationale

Correct, oxygenated blood from the lungs enters the left atrium through the pulmonary veins.