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Carer You are the parent of a 12-year-old girl. Your daughter had a convulsive seizure
(epileptic fit) earlier in the day at school and was brought to the hospital by
ambulance. NA nurse has just come to tell you that your daughter is about to be
discharged from the hospital and you decided to ask him/her for information
about what to do were your daughter to have another convulsive seizure
(epileptic fit)
Task:
Nurse The parent of a 12-year-old girl asks for your co-operation in answering
questions about a convulsive seizure (epilepsy) and what to do if his/her
daughter had another seizure following her discharge from hospital sometimes
later today. Listen carefully to the parent’s questions. Do you best to answer the
questions? Stress the need to stay calm, and not become over -anxious
Task: