Complete question: A 2-year-old toddler holds the breath until passing out when the toddler wants something the parent does not want the toddler to have. The nurse would base evaluation of whether these temper tantrums are a form of seizure on the basis that:
A) seizures rarely occur in toddlers.
B) seizures typically occur with fever; temper tantrums do not.
C) seizures are not provoked; temper tantrums are.
D) with seizures, cyanosis rarely develops.
Answer: (C) seizures are not provoked; temper tantrums are.
Explanation: Temper tantrums refers to an emotional outbursts or disruptive behaviors, that occurs in response to unsatisfied want or desires.
The emotional outbursts is often initiated by frustration as results of unmet needs. It is usually seen in younger children.
Temper tantrum is featured with anger ranting, stubbornness, crying, screaming, breath holding, violence, defiance, hitting, and among others.
Whereas, seizures aren't not provoked by behavior but can be environmentally induced. A seizure refers to a reflex (uncontrolled), sudden electrical disturbance in the brain. It integrates changes in behavioral patterns, movements, and consciousness.
