A 21 year old woman presents to the ER after experiencing a first time convulsive seizure. A friend observed the patient suddenly falling at home and convulsing for 45 seconds. Afterwards, the patient was lethargic for 15 minutes but then recovered completely without residual neurologic deficit. She sustained a tongue bite during the seizure and was incontinent of urine. What is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient? Group of answer choices obtain an EEG and a neuroimaging study obtain a serum neuron-specific enolase level perform a lumber puncture for CSF analysis initiate an antiepileptic drug
[Verified Answer]: A 21 year old woman presents to the ER…
Need help with your Neurological Disorders case study or NCLEX preparation? Connect with a verified Nursing expert now.