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The emergency room nurse admits a child who experienced a seizure at school. The father comments that this is the first occurrence, and denies any family history of epilepsy. What is the best response by the nurse?

  • Since this was the first convulsion, it may not happen again.

  • Long term treatment will prevent future seizures

  • The seizure may or may not mean your child has epilepsy.

  • Do not worry. Epilepsy can be treated with medications