Posted: June 16th, 2017

The nurse answers a call bell and finds a frightened mother whose child, the patient, is having a seizure. Which of these actions should the nurse take?

The nurse answers a call bell and finds a frightened mother whose child, the patient, is having a seizure. Which of these actions should the nurse take?

A. The nurse should insert a padded tongue blade in the patient’s mouth to prevent the child from swallowing or choking on his tongue.
B. The nurse should help the mother restrain the child to prevent him from injuring himself.
C. The nurse should call the operator to page for seizure assistance.
D. The nurse should clear the area and position the client safely.