The nurse enters the playroom and finds an 8-year-old child having a grand mal seizure. Which one of the following actions should the nurse take?

Question

Options

• APlace a tongue blade in the child's mouth.
• BRestrain the child so he will not injure himself.
• CGo to the nurses station and call the physician.
• DMove furniture out of the way and place a blanket under his head.

• A
  6% (2)
• B
  3% (1)
• C
  3% (1)
• D
  88% (29)

Explanation

(A) The nurse should not put anything in the child's mouth during a seizure; this action could obstruct the airway. (B) Restraining the child's movements could cause constrictive injury. (C) Staying with the child during a seizure provides protection and allows the nurse to observe the seizure activity. (D) The nurse should provide safety for the child by moving objects and protecting the head.

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