Term
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Definition
>100.4 if rectally
>100.0 if taken oral/tympanic route |
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Term
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Definition
| A response to infection and an attempt to slow its growth. Not harmful until 105.9 |
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Term
| Low grade fever treatment |
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Definition
| Ibuprofen or tylenol. NOT aspiril |
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Term
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Definition
Genetic
Children with febrile seizures have an increased risk for epilepsy |
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Term
| Febrile seizures usually seen what ages |
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Definition
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Term
| Simple vs complex febrile seizure |
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Definition
Simple is less than 15 minutes, does not reoccur during illness
Complex: greater than 1, reoccurs within 24 hours |
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Term
| Nursing safety actions Febrile seiaure |
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Definition
Pad bedding walls
Maintain airway and prevent hypoxia
Nothing in mouth - choking
Administer meds slowly to prevent respiratory collapse and monitor |
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Term
| Nursing education, febrile seizure to family |
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Definition
Bring change of clothing to school if incontinent while seizing
Adherance importance
Alcohol may lead to toxicity with AED
AED side effects: may be toxic to fetus and lower effectiveness of OC.
Sports depend on level of control
Can drive in most states if seizure free for 2 years |
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