Practice Question
An adult client who has been experiencing a seizure for approximately 15 minutes is brought to the emergency department by private vehicle. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
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Correct Answer:
Administer lorazepam intravenously.
Rationale:
🟢 Status epilepticus is defined as a seizure lasting longer than 5 minutes, needing immediate treatment.
🟢 Lorazepam is the first-line benzodiazepine used to stop active seizures rapidly.
🟢 Quick IV access and administration is essential to prevent hypoxia and brain damage.
🟢 Seizure activity can compromise airway, breathing, and circulation, making medication time-sensitive.
🟢 Delaying benzodiazepine administration increases mortality risk in prolonged seizures.
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- Subcategory: General Exams
- Domain: Medical-surgical📚
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