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.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of exacerbating Epilepsy, such as: metabolic and nutritional disorders, among others.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of exacerbating Epilepsy, such as: genetic factors and electrolyte imbalance, among others.
Instructed on the importance of remaining calm if experiencing a seizure episode.
Instructed on the importance of never attempting to restrain a person that is experiencing a seizure episode.
Instructed on the importance of never attempting to force anything into the mouth of a person that is experiencing a seizure episode.
Instructed on some measures aimed to preventing/controlling Epilepsy, such as: take corresponding medications exactly as directed by MD and avoid over-the-counter medication without MD
Instructed on some measures aimed to preventing/controlling Epilepsy, such as: identify and avoid potential precipitating factors (e.g., stress, alcohol intake, fatigue).
Instructed on some potential complications of Epilepsy, such as: status epilepticus (rapid succession of seizures) and severe injury received during a seizure episode, among others.
Taught that Epilepsy is a disorder of spontaneously returning seizures.