Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1239 of 2368
A toddler had a brief febrile seizure and is now drowsy. Which finding by the nurse indicates a need for further evaluation?
- The toddler is drowsy right after the seizure.
- The toddler's temperature is still slightly elevated.
- The toddler is lying on their side in bed.
- The toddler does not return to baseline mental status.
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Correct answer: The toddler does not return to baseline mental status.
A child should quickly return to their baseline after a febrile seizure, so not returning to baseline needs follow-up.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Other Childhood Disorders: Implementation (Take Action). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026