~Supposed you are a practicing nurse, somebody from your neighbors asked your kind help for a certain child contracting an identified type of seizure. What are your immediate actions and management for seizure disorder in your community. ~Make at least 2 nursing care plan for patient with Status epilepticus

~Supposed you are a practicing nurse, somebody from your neighbors asked your kind help for a certain child contracting an identified type of seizure. What are your immediate actions and management for seizure disorder in your community. ~Make at least 2 nursing care plan for patient with Status epilepticus

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

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