A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a school-age child newly diagnosed with a seizure disorder. The nurse should teach the parents to take which of the following actions during a seizure?

A. Assisting the child into a supine position is contraindicated in acute epiglottitis. This can lead to airway obstruction. The child should be allowed to assume a position of comfort, which is typically sitting up and leaning forward.

B. While obtaining a throat culture may be indicated for diagnostic purposes, it is not the first priority in the care of a child with acute epiglottitis. The immediate concern is ensuring airway patency and providing appropriate respiratory support.

C. This is the correct action. Acute epiglottitis is a potentially life-threatening condition that can rapidly lead to airway obstruction. Initiating droplet isolation precautions helps protect healthcare providers and other patients from potential transmission of the causative organism (often Haemophilus influenzae type B).

D. Checking oxygen saturation every 4 hours is important for monitoring respiratory status, but in the case of acute epiglottitis, continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation is often necessary due to the risk of sudden airway obstruction. This action does not address the immediate priority of ensuring a patent airway.

A. Hyperpyrexia, or extremely high fever, is a potential complication of acute
acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) poisoning. It can occur due to the toxic effects of salicylates on the hypothalamus, which regulates body temperature.

B. Polyuria (excessive urination) is not a typical finding associated with acute acetylsalicylic acid poisoning.

C. Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) is not a typical finding associated with acute acetylsalicylic acid poisoning.

D. Neck vein distention is not a typical finding associated with acute acetylsalicylic acid poisoning. It may be a sign of increased central venous pressure, which is not directly related to salicylate toxicity.