Epilepsy Teaching 1667
SN instructed patient that a seizure can occur at any time and without warning, patient should shower only with someone in attendance. Leave the bathroom door unlocked, use shower chair, take shower rather than tubs baths.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
Related teachings
Epilepsy Teaching 1101Taught that general seizures affect activity of entire brain.Epilepsy Teaching 1069Instructed on some measures aimed to preventing/controlling Epilepsy, such as: identify and avoid potential precipitating factors (e.g., stress, alcohol intake, fatigue).Epilepsy Teaching 1065Instructed on the importance of remaining calm if experiencing a seizure episode.Epilepsy Teaching 1102Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of exacerbating Epilepsy, such as: trauma, tumors and high fever, among others.