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Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 1240 of 2368

A parent whose child had a febrile seizure is frightened that it caused brain damage. Which response is best?

  1. "Most children with a febrile seizure develop lifelong brain damage from the event."
  2. "Febrile seizures mean your child has epilepsy and will need medication for life."
  3. "Febrile seizures are frightening to see, but they usually do not cause long-term nerve problems."
  4. "There is nothing to worry about, and you do not need to learn what to do if it recurs."
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Correct answer: "Febrile seizures are frightening to see, but they usually do not cause long-term nerve problems."

Febrile seizures have a good prognosis and generally do not lead to chronic neurological issues.

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 "Psychosocial Integrity"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026