Practice Question
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent of a school-age child who has tonic-clonic seizures. Which of the following statements should the nurse make regarding care during a seizure?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
You should place your child's head on a pillow.
Rationale:
🔴 During a seizure, it is essential to prevent injury, particularly to the head.
🔴 Placing the child’s head on a soft surface like a pillow helps protect against impact trauma.
🔴 The nurse or caregiver should stay with the child, maintain a safe environment, and observe the seizure.
🔴 Nothing should be inserted into the mouth, and the child should not be restrained.
🔴 After the seizure ends, the child should be placed on their side to maintain airway patency.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4