Seizure Disorder

Care Plan for Seizure Disorder Management

Category / Primary Body System

• Neurological System

Problem

• Patient is at risk for complications due to Seizure Disorder.

Goal

• Patient will be free from any seizure-related injury for 90 days.

Plan/Approach

1. Environmental Safety

   • Maintain a safe environment to minimize injury risk during a seizure.

2. Padded Siderails

   • Use padded siderails on the bed as needed to prevent injury.

3. Medication Management

   • Administer seizure medications as ordered and ensure timely administration.

4. Laboratory Monitoring

   • Monitor labs as ordered to track medication levels and organ function.

5. Side Effect Monitoring

   • Monitor for side effects of medications and report any adverse reactions.

Rationale

1. Environmental Safety

   • Maintaining a safe environment helps to prevent injuries during a seizure.

2. Padded Siderails

   • Padded siderails help to protect the patient from injury during a seizure.

3. Medication Management

   • Timely administration of medications helps to control seizures and prevent complications.

4. Laboratory Monitoring

   • Regular lab monitoring ensures that medication levels are therapeutic and not causing harm to organs.

5. Side Effect Monitoring

   • Monitoring for side effects helps to manage and mitigate any adverse reactions to seizure medications.

Actions

1. Environmental Safety

   • Keep the patient's environment free of hazards such as sharp objects, clutter, and obstacles.

2. Padded Siderails

   • Install and maintain padded siderails on the patient’s bed, ensuring they are in place when the patient is in bed.

3. Medication Management

   • Administer seizure medications strictly as ordered by the physician. Record administration times and any missed doses.

4. Laboratory Monitoring

   • Draw and review labs as ordered, including serum drug levels, liver and kidney function tests, and electrolytes.

5. Side Effect Monitoring

   • Observe and document any side effects from medications, such as drowsiness, dizziness, gastrointestinal upset, or changes in behavior. Notify the physician of any significant side effects.