Anatomic correlates of psychological events related to temporolimbic epilepsy. From: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing | Date: April 1, 1996| Author: Tackenberg, Julie N.; Abern, Geoffrey | COPYRIGHT 1996 American Association of Neuroscience Nurses. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Temporal lobe epileptic seizures usually include unexpected physical and behavioral changes. Neuroscience nurses need to be aware of the behavioral aspects associated with epilepsy to assist in providing a correct diagnosis and offering treatment options. Nurses who understand the factors that cause this disease can help the patient and family anticipate possible behaviors and become aware that the behaviors' cause is organic rather than a sign of mental illness.

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