Which health promotion activity should the nurse discuss with Alanna?

• A. Take tub baths rather than showers.
• B. Be sure to exercise outside rather than in a gym.
• C. Learn to identify seizure triggers.
• D. Take an anticonvulsant when an aura occurs.

Answer: (C)

Identifying seizure triggers and learning how to avoid or manage them is a key health-promotion approach for someone with epilepsy. By recognizing what tends to provoke seizures—such as sleep deprivation, stress, illness, missed medications, or certain environmental factors—Alanna can adjust her routines, maintain regular medication schedules, and plan safety measures during activities. This proactive focus helps reduce seizure frequency and supports safer, more independent living. In contrast, choosing where to bathe or preferring outdoor exercise over indoor gyms doesn’t directly address how to prevent seizures. Taking an anticonvulsant only when an aura occurs isn’t how maintenance therapy is typically managed; most people with epilepsy take medications regularly to prevent seizures, with rescue medications used only in specific circumstances under clinician guidance.