Safety & Infection ControlPregunta 25 de 120
A client with a seizure disorder begins to have a generalized seizure. What is the priority nursing action?
a.Protect the head and turn the client to the side
b.Insert a padded tongue blade into the mouth
c.Restrain the client's arms and legs
d.Hold the client firmly to stop the movements
Explicación
During a seizure the nurse protects the client from injury by cushioning the head and turning them to the side to maintain the airway. Nothing should be forced into the mouth, and the client should not be restrained. Movements should not be held back.
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