hi everyone this is about tetanus again. My pt is under seizure precaution. idont know why maybe due to an increase in cns activity. Im trying to formulate an appropriate nursing diagnosisrisk for trauma/suffocation related to possible occurence of seizures(grrr sounds bad) 0 Likes
RossayRN Feb 28, 2009 I would use risk for injury r/t (whatever the patient is doing that puts them at risk that isn't a medical diagnosis) 0 Likes
Daytonite, BSN, RN Specializes in med/surg, telemetry, IV therapy, mgmt. Has 40 years experience. Feb 28, 2009 Risk of Injury R/T loss of muscle control during seizure activity 0 Likes
Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, RN Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions. Feb 28, 2009 You could also say Risk for Ineffective Breathing Pattern r/t seizure activity 0 Likes
