Expected Outcomes
During and immediately after the acute and postictal seizure phase:
• The patient's airway will remain patent during active seizure activity
• The patient will be safe from physical injury during active seizure activity
• The seizure causes will be identified
During chronic seizure care:
• The patient will be free of seizures, or seizures will be fewer
• The patient will develop minimal or tolerable side effects associated with medication therapy for seizures
• The patient will experience an improved quality of life
• Seizure causes will be identified and mitigated if possible