What other questions should the nurse ask? What techniques are helpful to incorporate in assessing a patient in this age group?

Katherine Trembly is a 67-year-old woman who presents to the neurologist’s office after referral from her PCP (primary care provider) for a seizure.

Subjective Data

• PMH: Seizure, hypertension, anxiety
• Retired book keeper
• C/o being “tired”
• Periods of unresponsiveness to verbal stimuli

Objective Data

• Vital signs: T 37 degrees Centigrade, P 80, R 18, BP 174/84
• Lungs: clear
• O2 Sat = 98%
• Heart rate regular, + peripheral pulses

Questions: What other questions should the nurse ask? What techniques are helpful to incorporate in assessing a patient in this age group? What are some of the more common conditions that may cause seizure activity in this age group? What diagnostic tools will the physician use to diagnose this condition? What should be included in the plan of care?