University Case Study: Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, NRSG366

This case study focuses on a 23-year-old single mother, Jenny Peterson, diagnosed with generalized tonic-clonic seizures following a car accident. The assignment, prepared for a community health nursing course (NRSG366), explores the patient's challenges, including social isolation, financial difficulties, and medication adherence. The study identifies two primary care priorities: addressing social isolation and promoting medication adherence. It details nursing interventions, including motivational counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, and patient education on seizure management and lifestyle adjustments. The case study emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, including consultation with occupational therapists, neurologists, and psychologists, to ensure comprehensive patient care. Assessments include health history, physical examinations, and psychological evaluations using various scales. The ultimate goal is to improve Jenny's quality of life by fostering self-understanding, eliminating life-risk factors, enhancing activities of daily living, and ensuring medication adherence. References are provided to support the nursing interventions.