A resident suddenly begins having a seizure in the activity room. What should you do first?

• A.Hold her arms and legs still so the shaking stops sooner
• B.Place a spoon in her mouth so she cannot bite her tongue
• C.Leave the room to find her chart before doing anything
• D.Protect her from injury, move objects away, and time the seizure

Why

During a seizure the priorities are safety from injury and timing its length for the report. Nothing goes in the mouth, the person is never held down, and leaving her alone is unsafe.

Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Emergency Care: Seizures · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-141).

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